LMP

22/06/2016

Socialists request constitutional review on model farms

Budapest, June 22 (MTI) – The opposition Socialists on Wednesday filed a request for a constitutional review of the government decree concerning model farms. The Socialists […]
20/06/2016

LMP vows to create 450,000 jobs

Budapest, June 20 (MTI) – Opposition LMP aims to create “recession-resistant” work that enhances living standards for people in rural areas, Bernadett Szél, LMP’s interim leader, […]
19/06/2016

LMP calls for less dependence on vehicle sector, EU funds

Budapest, June 19 (MTI) – The government should reduce the Hungarian economy’s dependence on the vehicle sector and European Union subsidies, the deputy parliamentary group leader […]
17/06/2016

LMP: Farm minister secretly procured GM seeds in Washington

Budapest, June 17 (MTI) – Farm Minister Sándor Fazekas had violated Hungary’s fundamental law when he allegedly procured genetically modified seeds for research purposes during a […]
15/06/2016

LMP to fight 2018 election independently

Budapest, June 15 (MTI) – Green opposition party LMP are preparing to go it alone in the 2018 general election, according to a document connected with […]
13/06/2016

LMP welcomes parliament approval of resolution on free trade agreements

Budapest, June 13 (MTI) – Outgoing group leader of the green opposition LMP András Schiffer welcomed on Monday parliament’s approval of a resolution under which Hungary […]
09/06/2016

LMP, PM party enter informal talks on potential cooperation

Budapest, June 9 (MTI) – Green opposition LMP and the Dialogue for Hungary (PM) party have entered informal talks on the possibility of future cooperation, daily […]
08/06/2016

LMP, Socialists submit constitutional amendment on ‘real deployment of army’

Budapest, June 7 (MTI) – The opposition Socialist and LMP parties have submitted a proposed amendment to the constitution so that “the armed forces can really […]
06/06/2016

National security committee hearing confirms no surveillance of Soros

Budapest, June 6 (MTI) – It was confirmed at Monday’s meeting of parliament’s national security committee that the Hungarian secret services did not carry out any […]
06/06/2016

LMP opposes constitutional amendment

Budapest, June 6 (MTI) – The green LMP party continues to oppose the proposed terrorism-related amendments to the constitution, the party’s former co-leader András Schiffer said […]
04/06/2016

Hungary marks Day of National Cohesion – Photos

Budapest, June 4 (MTI) – The fourth of June is a day of remembrance, reckoning and gathering strength, Péter Szilágyi, deputy state secretary for policy for […]
01/06/2016

Schiffer ‘did not abandon’ LMP, says Szél

Budapest, June 1 (MTI) – András Schiffer, who has resigned as co-leader of green opposition LMP, “has not abandoned” the party, Bernadett Szél, who is now […]
31/05/2016

LMP leader announces resignation – UPDATE

Budapest, May 31 (MTI) – András Schiffer, the founder and leader of the green opposition LMP party, has announced his resignation. Schiffer informed the party’s board […]
29/05/2016

Opposition slams central bank for deals with offshore businesses

Budapest (MTI) – The central bank and its foundations are doing business with offshore companies including property purchases and the bank has become a “five-star hotel […]
27/05/2016

LMP accuses government of building “feudal” land system

Budapest, May 27 (MTI) – Rather than eliminating large estates, the government has “solidified” a system helping some landowners accumulate thousands of hectares, a deputy of […]
23/05/2016

LMP councillor complains Metro 3 renovation could be delayed

Budapest, May 23 (MTI) – The renovation of Budapest’s third metro line could be delayed, said Antal Csárdi, a councillor for the opposition LMP party, on […]
05/05/2016

President should be elected directly, say Jobbik, LMP

Budapest, May 5 (MTI) – Representatives of radical nationalist Jobbik and green LMP voiced support for direct presidential elections in future, at talks held on Thursday. […]
01/05/2016

Unions, left-wing parties voice demands on Labour Day

Budapest, May 1 (MTI) – Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers […]
27/04/2016

Opposition parties lambast 2017 budget

Budapest, April 26 (MTI) – Hungarian opposition parties slammed the 2017 draft budget submitted on Tuesday by the economy minister. The opposition Jobbik party said the budget […]
22/04/2016

LMP, Socialists oppose Liget project, tree-felling

Budapest, April 22 (MTI) – The green opposition LMP is up in arms about tree-felling in Budapest backed by the ruling Fidesz party and the city […]