News tagged "constitution"
Hungary awaiting specifics on EU objections to constitutional changeson May 02, 2013 via YahooNews BUDAPEST, Hungary, May 2 (UPI) -- Hungary is awaiting "concrete objections" from the European Commission over controversial changes to its constitution, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi says.See details
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What on earth is this ignorant nonsense being spread about Hungary? | Tibor Fischeron Apr 09, 2013 via YahooNews A message for western Europe's hysterical media ? Hungary knows what a dictator looks like, and Viktor Orb?n is not one What, I wonder, would be the reaction if a Hungarian who had no English, who had never visited the country, were to write an editorial savaging the United Kingdom for not being a real democracy as it has no proper constitution, decrying that the head of state is the result of a ...See details
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Hungary's PM puts ally at top of central bank in place of criticon Mar 01, 2013 via YahooNews BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban tightened his grip over Hungary's economy on Friday, putting a close ally in charge of the central bank in place of a critic of his go-it-alone economic policies, which have unnerved investors. Orban's naming of Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy to head the central bank follows an overhaul of the constitution and other moves that gave his ruling ...See details
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Hungary's PM taps ally for central bank, replacing rivalon Mar 01, 2013 via YahooNews BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban tightened his grip over Hungary's economy on Friday, naming his "right hand" to take over the central bank from an arch rival who tried to resist his government's unorthodox policy campaign. Orban's naming of Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy to head the central bank follows an overhaul of the constitution and other moves that gave his ruling ...See details
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Hungary bars foreigners from buying farmlandon Dec 23, 2012 via YahooNews Hungary has amended its constitution to bar foreigners from buying farmland, a move the government called "historic," but one that could cause friction with the European Union.See details
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Hungary bans foreign farmland ownershipon Dec 21, 2012 via YahooNews BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Hungary this week moved to ban foreign ownership of agricultural land under its new constitution amid fears over the future of family farming in the country.See details
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ANALYSIS: Hungarian prime minister aims to cement grip on power By Gregor Mayer, dpaon May 06, 2012 via YahooNews Budapest (dpa) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appears to be using his large majority to the cement his control on power with his choice for president, ruling Fidesz party founding member Janos Ader.Orban has already pushed through more than 360 new laws in the last 18 months, as well as a new constitution that accepts conservative Christian social doctrine as state policy, which critics ...See details
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Hungarian president resigns over plagiarism scandalon Apr 02, 2012 via YahooNews BUDAPEST - Hungary's President Pal Schmitt, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, caved in Monday, April 2, to mounting pressure to quit after he was stripped of his 1992 doctorate title for plagiarism. "Under the constitution, the president must represent the unity of the Hungarian ...See details
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Hungary President Schmitt resigns after plagiarism rowon Apr 02, 2012 via YahooNews BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian President Pal Schmitt, who was stripped of his doctorate last week in a plagiarism row, announced on Monday that he will resign from his post. "Based on Hungary's constitution, which I have signed, the president expresses the unity of the nation," he told parliament. "The provision means that in this situation when my personal issue divides my beloved nation rather ...See details
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Hungary Pressed to Alter Laws on Judiciary and News Mediaon Mar 22, 2012 via YahooNews In response to critics, the nation?s prime minister modified the Constitution in favor of judges, but the Council of Europe is calling for further changes.See details
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Why Hungary's Far-Right Party Is Attracting Young Peopleon Mar 08, 2012 via YahooNews In early January, after Hungary's conservative government passed a controversial new constitution that opponents say jeopardizes the country's standing in the European Union, tens of thousands of protesters flocked to the streets to vent their anger. "We're offering a new kind of resistance," opposition MP David Dorosz said. The lawmaker, like many in the country, viewed the protests as a ...See details
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Hungary's leader defends his new constitutionon Feb 10, 2012 via YahooNews Hungary's leader defends his new constitution Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:35?a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2012 The critics include the European Commission, which has legally challenged the document and related legislation that took effect Jan. 1, saying they undermine ...See details
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Hungary's leader defends his new constitutionon Feb 07, 2012 via YahooNews Hungary's prime minister defended his nation's new constitution on Tuesday and questioned the motives of those who are criticizing it.See details
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Hungary's leader defends his new constitutionon Feb 07, 2012 via YahooNews Hungary's prime minister defended his nation's new constitution on Tuesday and questioned the motives of those who are criticizing it.See details
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EU Reacts To Hungary's Media Crackdownon Jan 30, 2012 via YahooNews Klubradio is one of Hungary's only remaining independent broadcasters, but it may soon go silent. The station's struggles are emblematic of the Hungarian government's crackdown on civil liberties. The European Union is so worried that last week it issued a warning to Hungary: Revise your new constitution to comply with EU laws or leave the EU.See details
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EU Reacts To Hungary's Media Crackdownon Jan 30, 2012 via YahooNews Klubradio is one of Hungary's only remaining independent broadcasters, but it may soon go silent. The station's struggles are emblematic of the Hungarian government's crackdown on civil liberties. The European Union is so worried that last week it issued a warning to Hungary: Revise your new constitution to comply with EU laws or leave the EU.See details
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EU Reacts To Hungary's Media Crackdownon Jan 30, 2012 via YahooNews Klubradio is one of Hungary's only remaining independent broadcasters, but it may soon go silent. The station's struggles are emblematic of the Hungarian government's crackdown on civil liberties. The European Union is so worried that last week it issued a warning to Hungary: Revise your new constitution to comply with EU laws or leave the EU.See details
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IMF raps Hungary on cbank law, sees growth almost flaton Jan 26, 2012 via YahooNews BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund criticised Hungary on Wednesday for its new central bank legislation and for enshrining a flat tax in the constitution, highlighting potential stumbling blocks to Budapest's efforts to secure new aid. The IMF predicted growth in the ex-communist country of 10 million would stagnate this year but it warned a worsening of the euro zone crisis ...See details
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IMF raps Hungary on cbank law, sees growth almost flaton Jan 25, 2012 via YahooNews By Gergely Szakacs and Sandor Peto BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund criticised Hungary on Wednesday for its new central bank legislation and for enshrining a flat tax in the constitution, ...See details
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EU Reacts To Hungary's Media Crackdownon Jan 23, 2012 via YahooNews Klubradio is one of Hungary's only remaining independent broadcasters, but it may soon go silent. The station's struggles are emblematic of the Hungarian government's crackdown on civil liberties. The European Union is so worried that last week it issued a warning to Hungary: Revise your new constitution to comply with EU laws or leave the EU.See details
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