News tagged with: parliament

Motion to Make Vaccination Mandatory for Hungarian MPs Gets Rejected

The Parliament’s Committee on Justice has rejected the proposal of compulsory vaccination of MPs, initiated by independent lawmaker János Bencsik....

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Catholic Nun, First Female MP, and Righteous Among the Nations, Margit Slachta, Reburied in Budapest

Catholic nun, Margit Slachta, the first female member of the Hungarian parliament who rescued Jews in World War II and...

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Hungary’s Christmas Tree Placed in Front of Parliament

Firefighters set up the country's Christmas tree in front of the Parliament in Lajos Kossuth Square. The silver fir, 18...

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Independent MP Wants to Make Vaccination Mandatory for Lawmakers

Although vaccination has become compulsory for employees of the Hungarian Parliament, the rule does not apply to Members of Parliament,...

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Parliament Office: Members of Parliament Do Not Have to Be Vaccinated

At the end of October, the head of the Prime Minister's Office, Gergely Gulyás, announced that employers would be given...

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Parliament Adopts Amendment Allowing Referendums to be Held on Same Day as Elections

It will now be possible in Hungary to hold a referendum on the day of the general, municipal, or EP...

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Pegasus Case: Opposition to Contact NSO to Uncover Details of Suspected Misuse

After a Fidesz politician admitted that the government purchased and used Pegasus Spyware, which according to Direkt36's investigation, targeted journalists,...

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Párbeszéd’s Szabó to Turn to Strasbourg after Hefty Fine

Left-wing green opposition party Párbeszéd's co-chair and MP, Tímea Szabó, will turn to the Strasbourg EU Court after the House...

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Hungary Hoists National Tricolor in Commemoration of 1956 Uprising

Hungary's national flag was hoisted in front of the Parliament building on Saturday, in a state commemoration marking the anniversary...

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Márki-Zay Eyes Separate Parliamentary Group for his Movement and Civilians

After winning the primaries, the joint opposition's prime minister candidate confirmed that he wouldn't turn his movement into a party....

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What Do Politicians Drink? 2021’s Wine of Parliament Winners Revealed!

A total of 218 wines from 19 wine regions in Hungary were submitted by 93 wineries, from which the professional...

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Parliament’s Autumn Session: Tax Refund and Vaccination

Fully 1.9 million parents will receive partial refunds of their 2021 personal income tax payments, a measure that totals 600...

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NGOs Raise Rainbow Balloon at Parliament as LGBT+ Restrictive Law Goes into Effect

The Hungarian government's anti-pedophilia law that includes restrictive features to the LGBT+ community, entered into effect today. In protest, Amnesty...

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Parliament Passes Hungary’s 2022 Headline Budget

Parliament on Tuesday passed into law the main figures of the government's 2022 budget, together with amendments by parliament's budget...

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PM Orbán: Hungary Aims to Develop Strong, Modern Army

Hungary's task is to develop a strong and modern army that deters anyone from attacking the country, Prime Minister Viktor...

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Photo Exhibition to Open at Parliament Marking National Cohesion Day

An outdoor photo exhibition will open in front of Parliament on June 4, as part of programmes marking Hungary's Day...

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Parlt Immunity Cttee Rejects Jobbik Leader’s Appeal Against Record High Fine

Parliament's immunity committee has rejected an appeal by Péter Jakab, Jobbik's leader, against a 9.6 million forint (EUR 27,000) fine...

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Proposed Anti-Pedophilia Bill Supported in National Assembly

Harsher sentencing and a criminal registry have been proposed with the anti-pedophilia bill put forth in the National Assembly by...

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Parliament to Open its Doors on Day of National Cohesion

As part of celebrations marking Hungary's Day of National Cohesion on June 4, visitors to Parliament will enjoy free entrance...

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Jobbik Leader Jakab and PM Orbán Exchange Fiery Words in Parliament

Once again, a sharp-worded exchange took place in Parliament on Monday. For the third week in a row, opposition Jobbik...

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Opposition Jobbik Leader Jakab Receives Record High Fine for ‘Misbehavior’

Parliamentary Speaker László Kövér fined Péter Jakab, president and group leader of opposition Jobbik, over HUF 9.6 million forints (EUR...

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