Socialists

11/04/2017

Opposition parties criticise president for signing law on higher education

"President Áder had proved that he is unfit to serve as president"
09/04/2017

Jeremy Corbyn to participate at Socialist congress in May

Jeremy Corbyn, the head of Britain's Labour Party, has confirmed he will participate at a congress of the opposition Socialists
07/04/2017

Socialists see waning EPP support for Hungary’s Fidesz

Members of the EPP group had "called on Fidesz to quit the party one after the other"
05/04/2017

Hungary’s parliament parties discuss NGO transparency bill

The bill drafted by ruling #Fidesz that would require civil groups receiving foreign donations above a certain threshold to register as organisations funded from abroad
05/04/2017

Opposition, civil groups call on council members to delay vote on levee plans in North Budapest

Flood protection at the Római embankment (Római part)
04/04/2017

It’s over! Hungary’s parliament amends higher education act againts foreign universities – UPDATE

Budapest, April 4 (MTI) – The bill regulating foreign universities in Hungary, which is to be voted on by lawmakers on Tuesday in a speeded-up procedure, […]
03/04/2017

ELTE, Rector Conference, opposition parties slam government for ‘lex CEU’

Budapest, April 3 (MTI) – Parties of the leftist opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of a bill before parliament designed to change rules on colleges […]
02/04/2017

Ruling alliance retains firm lead in March – POLL

POLL: 1st Fidesz-KDNP, 2nd Jobbik, 3rd Socialists
31/03/2017

Socialist PM candidate says action must be taken against inequality

#Socialists campaign event in Szolnok
30/03/2017

Polls: Ruling Fidesz is the most rejected party, Jobbik seen as stronger than leftist alliance

30 per cent of eligible voters consider the ruling Fidesz as the most hated political party
29/03/2017

US embassy expresses concern over higher ed bill’s effect on CEU

The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary
29/03/2017

Opposition parties decry government ‘threat to close down CEU’

Orbán government "is always looking for new enemies"
28/03/2017

Fidesz walks away from talks with opposition on election rule changes – UPDATE

Budapest, March 28 (MTI) – The ruling Fidesz group has said it will not debate changing election rules any further, after unsuccessful attempts to reach an […]
27/03/2017

Staying away from closer EU cooperation would be ‘sin’, say Socialists

Socialists: The two-tier Europe will mean that a country or two, Hungary and Poland, would not be involved in more rapid progress within the European Union
27/03/2017

Socialist MEP urges Hungary to open consulate in Scotland

"The Hungarian government should open a consular office in Scotland"
25/03/2017

Jobbik, LMP, Socialist lawmakers initiate parliament probe into 2024 Olympic bid

The lawmakers initiated a parliamentary investigation suspecting massive corruption surrounding the bid! - #Budapest2024
23/03/2017

Socialists advocate free medicines to people over 65

Socialist Party is looking for ways to offer prescription drugs free of charge to people older than 65
17/03/2017

Socialists to launch anti-poverty campaign

Socialists: Rich must pay more tax
15/03/2017

March 15 – Socialists: No freedom, fraternity or equality in Hungary

Socialiats: "There can't be freedom in a country where four million people are starving"
14/03/2017

2018 election to be ‘pivotal’, says Socialists candidate for prime minister

Botka: But if God forbid Prime Minister Orbán were to retain power, it would mean 12 years of absolute rule for him