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Updated: Concerning Findings Revealed After Venice Commission Examines Sovereignty Protection Law in Hungary
- 30 Mar 2024 5:48 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission said on Tuesday that it has examined Hungary’s law on sovereignty protection, focusing on provisions related to foreign election financing and the establishment and activities of the sovereignty protection office.
Hungary Continues Blocking EU Weapons Aid to Ukraine
- 27 Jun 2023 10:08 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will continue to deny its consent to the next instalment of 500 million euros in the European Peace Facility to Ukraine until it removes Hungarian commercial bank OTP from its list of war sponsors, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Luxembourg on Monday, insisting that OTP had not violated any international regulations.
“Enormous Pressure” on Hungary Concerning Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
- 23 May 2023 7:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will not give up its commitment to peace or its national interests despite the “enormous pressure” concerning arms deliveries to Ukraine and more sanctions, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Brussels.
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
New Top Court President Appointed In Hungary
- 20 Oct 2020 8:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved the appointment of Zsolt András Varga as the new president of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court.
Hungary’s Top Court To Get New Head
- 6 Oct 2020 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Zsolt András Varga has been nominated to serve as president of the Kúria, Hungary's supreme court, by President János Áder.
Hungary Scraps Plan To Set Up Public Administration Courts
- 4 Nov 2019 7:08 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has decided not to set up a separate system of public administration courts but legislation currently under preparation will make public administration court procedures faster and more predictable, the justice minister said.
Amnesty International: Police Must Rein In Unnecessary & Excessive Force Used Against Protesters In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2018 11:36 AM
- current affairs
The police must rein in unnecessary and excessive force, including the use of tear gas, against peaceful protesters, Amnesty International said today ahead of further demonstrations planned tonight in Budapest.
Updated: Concerning Findings Revealed After Venice Commission Examines Sovereignty Protection Law in Hungary
- 30 Mar 2024 5:48 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission said on Tuesday that it has examined Hungary’s law on sovereignty protection, focusing on provisions related to foreign election financing and the establishment and activities of the sovereignty protection office.
Hungary Continues Blocking EU Weapons Aid to Ukraine
- 27 Jun 2023 10:08 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will continue to deny its consent to the next instalment of 500 million euros in the European Peace Facility to Ukraine until it removes Hungarian commercial bank OTP from its list of war sponsors, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Luxembourg on Monday, insisting that OTP had not violated any international regulations.
“Enormous Pressure” on Hungary Concerning Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
- 23 May 2023 7:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will not give up its commitment to peace or its national interests despite the “enormous pressure” concerning arms deliveries to Ukraine and more sanctions, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Brussels.
Hungarian Top Court Rejects Motions Against Referendum on Child Protection Law
- 7 Jan 2022 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
In a ruling posted on its website on Thursday, Hungary’s Constitutional Court rejected all claims against a planned referendum on Hungary’s child protection law, ruling that parliamentary approval of the referendum was in line with the constitution, according to Alapjogokért Központ, a think-tank.
Hungary's 'Anti-LGBTQ' Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, says Venice Commission
- 15 Dec 2021 9:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The Venice Commission has said amendments to Hungary’s child protection law were “incompatible” with international human rights norms. In a statement on Monday, the Strasbourg body said it was regrettable that the law which came into force in June had been passed hastily and without prior consultation with civil society, the opposition or other stakeholders.
New Top Court President Appointed In Hungary
- 20 Oct 2020 8:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved the appointment of Zsolt András Varga as the new president of the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court.
Hungary’s Top Court To Get New Head
- 6 Oct 2020 8:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Zsolt András Varga has been nominated to serve as president of the Kúria, Hungary's supreme court, by President János Áder.
Hungary Scraps Plan To Set Up Public Administration Courts
- 4 Nov 2019 7:08 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government has decided not to set up a separate system of public administration courts but legislation currently under preparation will make public administration court procedures faster and more predictable, the justice minister said.
Amnesty International: Police Must Rein In Unnecessary & Excessive Force Used Against Protesters In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2018 11:36 AM
- current affairs
The police must rein in unnecessary and excessive force, including the use of tear gas, against peaceful protesters, Amnesty International said today ahead of further demonstrations planned tonight in Budapest.