"The Socialist Laszlo Keller first came to public attention as state secretary for public finances in charge of the 'glass pockets' accountability programme. He was elected a Budapest MP in spring 2006 and later mayor of Torokbalint as well. Last Sunday, he lost to the Fidesz candidate in a by-election. We asked him what lessons he had learned. more »

"Hungary's Free Democrats (SZDSZ), the junior member in the ruling coalition, is looking to achieve tax reductions worth up to HUF 600 billion in 2009 so as to invigorate the economy, Chairman János Kóka said on Thursday. more »

"The Constitutional Court on Tuesday rejected individual-submitted objections to the December 17 parliamentary resolution ordering a Fidesz-Christian Democrat initiated referendum on banning visit, daily hospital and tuition fees, thus removing the referendum’s final obstacle. more »