The ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance is more popular than the opposition parties combined, and would win more than 60 percent of Hungary’s European parliamentary seats if the elections were held this Sunday, a fresh poll by the Nezopont Institute shows. Continue reading “Fidesz slightly more popular than before – poll”
Fidesz and the government have submitted a resolution proposal to lawmakers that calls on the government “not to give in to blackmail” when it comes to the “fraudulent” and “defamatory” Sargentini report that concludes Hungary is in danger of breaching the core values of the European Union. Continue reading “Fidesz submits resolution proposal condemning the Sargentini report”
Members of the European Parliament in a vote on Wednesday approved the Sargentini report that finds the rule of law in Hungary wanting. Continue reading “EP approves the Sargentini report”
Support for the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats has remained high, with at least a third of every demographic group expressing support for the ruling parties, pollster Nezopont Intezet said on Monday. Continue reading “Fidesz the only people’s party – poll”
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party has maintained its stable lead, opposition Socialists (MSZP) and left-liberal DK have minimally strengthened, while conservative Jobbik’s and green LMP’s popularity has been falling, Hungarian pro-government daily Magyar Idok concluded, based on the recent surveys of four pollsters. Continue reading “Fidesz unchallenged – polls”
Another “Soros organisation” has attempted to interfere in Hungary’s media affairs, the parliamentary group of ruling Fidesz said on Saturday, in reaction to a recent statement by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Continue reading “Fidesz: Another ‘Soros org’ tries to interfere in Hungarian media”
Hungarian news site Azonnali.hu interviewed Swedish EPP MEP Anna Maria Corazza Bildt after she warned Hungary’s ruling Fidesz that PM Viktor Orban has gone too far and the EPP must act. Continue reading “Corazza Bildt: The EPP has done everything to keep Orban in the family”
