Addressing an international press conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Hungary’s goal is to have “anti-immigration forces” in the majority in every European Union institution. Continue reading “Orban: Migration to be Europe’s defining issue in next 15-20 years”
Dutch Green MEP Judith Sargentini, author of a report critical of the state of the rule of law in Hungary approved by the European Parliament last year, addressed a demonstration against the Hungarian government’s policies organised by the Hungarian opposition in Brussels on Tuesday. Continue reading “Sargentini demonstrated with Hungary’s opposition against Orban”
Hungary’s opposition parties on Saturday called for further protests, another change of regime and building a new republic, while trade unions announced nationwide demonstrations to be held on January 19 in protest against recent amendments to the labour code. Continue reading “Opposition calls for nationwide demos”
A special session of parliament lacked quorum on Thursday because ruling party lawmakers stayed away from it. Continue reading “Extraordinary parlt session lacks quorum”
The outcome of next year’s European Parliamentary elections will determine “whether we can build a free, liveable and predictable Hungary in a safe Europe”, the group leader of conservative Jobbik told a press conference on Saturday. Continue reading “According to opposition party Jobbik, Orban wants to drive Hungary out of the EU”
President Janos Ader has signed an amendment to the labour code, the president’s office said on its website on Thursday. Opposition parties and trade unions protested in three cities. Continue reading “Ader signs amendment to labour code”
The interior ministry on Tuesday rejected Amnesty International’s accusations that Hungarian police have used excessive force against anti-government protesters in recent days, saying that police remained calm “despite being exposed to constant attacks”. Continue reading “Govt rejects Amnesty’s accusations of police violence”
