211 result(s) for national election committee
Fidesz Spox Slams ‘Pro-Migration Soros Organisation’ After Court Ruling
- 20 Apr 2018 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian Helsinki Committee NGO is a “pro-migration Soros organisation”, Fidesz spokesman János Halász said after a court said Halász did not bear personal responsibility for defaming the NGO but ordered the ruling party to pay a fine of 400,000 forints (EUR 1,300) and issue a public apology for claiming the organisation had operated in an unlawful and nontransparent manner.
New Parliament To Meet On May 8
- 19 Apr 2018 8:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
President János Áder (pictured on top) has called the first session of Hungary’s new parliament to be held on May 8, the president’s office said on Tuesday. He has asked Viktor Orbán, who topped the list of the Fidesz-Christian Democrats’ joint party list for the April 8 general election, to start talks on forming a government.
Local Opinion: How Weeklies View Election Outcome
- 16 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In their first issues after last Sunday’s election, the five nationwide opposition weeklies paint a desolate picture of Hungary’s future, while the two pro-government ones find that the crushing victory achieved by the government gives it unprecedented legitimacy.
Local Opinion: Allegations Of Electoral Fraud
- 16 Apr 2018 8:16 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Facebook swarms with complaints by opposition sympathisers about widespread electoral fraud, even some critics of the government warn that there is no indication of organised attempts to alter the results of Sunday’s election.
EP Draft Report Criticises Rule Of Law In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2018 9:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Presenting the draft report in a session of the European Parliament committee in Brussels, Green MEP Judith Sargentini said there was a “clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values of the European Union”, which she said warranted launching the Article 7 procedure.
LMP & Jobbik Seek Recount Of Votes In Some Districts
- 12 Apr 2018 7:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition LMP would investigate “the background to a flood of complaints” the party has received, LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél (pictured on top) told a press conference.
Some Int'l Leaders Applaud Orbán
- 11 Apr 2018 11:19 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his win, the federal government’s spokesman said. Merkel congratulated Orbán “in the usual manner”, Steffen Seibert said, adding that Hungary can count on Germany as a reliable partner in addressing bilateral issues.
Former Israeli Spooks Suspected Of Doing Orbán’s Bidding
- 6 Apr 2018 8:02 AM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- current affairs
Index.hu has published a lengthy report accusing a private Israeli security company with alleged ties to Mossad of conducting an operation targeting civil organizations and individuals critical of the Orbán government.
UN Calls On Hungary To Cut Hate Speech By Politicians
- 6 Apr 2018 7:47 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has called on Hungary to crack down on hate speech by politicians against minorities, particularly the Roma and Muslims.
Fidesz Spox Slams ‘Pro-Migration Soros Organisation’ After Court Ruling
- 20 Apr 2018 6:49 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian Helsinki Committee NGO is a “pro-migration Soros organisation”, Fidesz spokesman János Halász said after a court said Halász did not bear personal responsibility for defaming the NGO but ordered the ruling party to pay a fine of 400,000 forints (EUR 1,300) and issue a public apology for claiming the organisation had operated in an unlawful and nontransparent manner.
New Parliament To Meet On May 8
- 19 Apr 2018 8:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
President János Áder (pictured on top) has called the first session of Hungary’s new parliament to be held on May 8, the president’s office said on Tuesday. He has asked Viktor Orbán, who topped the list of the Fidesz-Christian Democrats’ joint party list for the April 8 general election, to start talks on forming a government.
Local Opinion: How Weeklies View Election Outcome
- 16 Apr 2018 8:17 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
In their first issues after last Sunday’s election, the five nationwide opposition weeklies paint a desolate picture of Hungary’s future, while the two pro-government ones find that the crushing victory achieved by the government gives it unprecedented legitimacy.
Local Opinion: Allegations Of Electoral Fraud
- 16 Apr 2018 8:16 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As Facebook swarms with complaints by opposition sympathisers about widespread electoral fraud, even some critics of the government warn that there is no indication of organised attempts to alter the results of Sunday’s election.
EP Draft Report Criticises Rule Of Law In Hungary
- 13 Apr 2018 9:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Presenting the draft report in a session of the European Parliament committee in Brussels, Green MEP Judith Sargentini said there was a “clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values of the European Union”, which she said warranted launching the Article 7 procedure.
LMP & Jobbik Seek Recount Of Votes In Some Districts
- 12 Apr 2018 7:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Opposition LMP would investigate “the background to a flood of complaints” the party has received, LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél (pictured on top) told a press conference.
Some Int'l Leaders Applaud Orbán
- 11 Apr 2018 11:19 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his win, the federal government’s spokesman said. Merkel congratulated Orbán “in the usual manner”, Steffen Seibert said, adding that Hungary can count on Germany as a reliable partner in addressing bilateral issues.
Former Israeli Spooks Suspected Of Doing Orbán’s Bidding
- 6 Apr 2018 8:02 AM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- current affairs
Index.hu has published a lengthy report accusing a private Israeli security company with alleged ties to Mossad of conducting an operation targeting civil organizations and individuals critical of the Orbán government.
UN Calls On Hungary To Cut Hate Speech By Politicians
- 6 Apr 2018 7:47 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has called on Hungary to crack down on hate speech by politicians against minorities, particularly the Roma and Muslims.