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Viktor Orbán: European left is behind approval of Tavares report

Prime Minister’s Office, July 5, 2013 3:16 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán regards the approval of the report about the state of fundamental rights in Hungary submitted by rapporteur Rui Tavares as an operation of the European left, based partly on the idea that the Hungarian Fundamental Law is not a liberal constitution. He also noted on public Kossuth radio’s 180 minutes that the wage increase for teachers is a certainty.

Parliament adopts resolution on EP decision

Government, July 5, 2013 11:48 AM

Further to a proposal submitted by the ruling parties, the Hungarian Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution stipulating that the Tavares report severely violates Hungary's rights as an EU member state and disregards the European Parliament's powers.

The Tavares report harms Hungary’s sovereignty

Prime Minister’s Office, July 4, 2013 5:25 PM

The Prime Minister called the report on the situation of fundamental rights approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday unjust and said that business lobby interests lie behind the measures taken against Hungary.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on the situation in Egypt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 4, 2013 5:03 PM

Today Foreign Minister János Martonyi, on the request of the Egyptian side, received Egyptian Ambassador Ashraf Mohsen without delay. Ambassador Ashraf Mohsen informed the Hungarian Foreign Minister about the situation in Egypt.

The standard of Hungarian hiking tourism should be enhanced

Prime Minister’s Office, July 4, 2013 4:16 PM

Hiking tourism providing low-income families with holiday opportunities is in need of renovated tourist houses, a modern sign system and up-to-date facilities in order to catch up with Austrian standards, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech in Dobogókő, the highest point of the Northern Hungarian Visegrád Hills and a favoured tourist destination, after signing an agreement with the President of the Hungarian Association of Hikers (MTSZ).

Outstanding foreign trade surplus in Hungary driven by rapid export growth

Ministry for National Economy, July 4, 2013 4:08 PM

Real economic transactions within current accounts in Hungary have posted significant surpluses in recent years. One key element of that has been the positive foreign trade turnover trend which began after 2009: Hungarian foreign trade has registered permanent and steady surpluses since the onset of the global economic crisis as the value of Hungarian exports has repeatedly exceeded imports.

Minister of State Győri: the Hungarian Government rejects the Tavares report completely

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 4, 2013 3:00 PM

The Hungarian government rejects the Tavares report completely – declared Minister of Foreign Affairs Minister of State in charge European Affairs Enikő Győri in Strasbourg on Wednesday following the European Parliament (EP) vote - with 370 for, 249 against and 82 abstaining - that approved the report on the state of fundamental rights in Hungary, prepared by Portuguese MEP Rui Tavares.

Minister Martonyi: The values on which the US was founded are also important to Hungarians

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 4, 2013 2:40 PM

"The universal values upon which the United States was founded - liberty, fundamental freedoms, democracy, the rule of law and independence - are important not only for the American nation but for Hungarians and other nations as well", Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared at a reception hosted by the US Embassy on the occasion of Independence Day, the American national holiday.

Hungarian winners of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards honoured

Ministry for National Economy, July 4, 2013 2:36 PM

The awards were presented to the winners of the Hungarian round of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards competition by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga.

Tavares report – The Prime Minister will speak about the decision of the European Parliament in his pre-agenda speech

Prime Minister’s Office, July 4, 2013 1:28 PM

The Prime Minister addresses Thursday afternoon’s plenary session in Parliament in a pre-agenda speech entitled „On the unjust decision of the European Parliament”.

Retail trade volume up by 2.5 percent in May

Ministry for National Economy, July 4, 2013 11:27 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the volume of retail sales increased for the second month in a row: after growth of 3.4 percent was recorded in April, sales were 2.5 percent higher in May, in comparison to the same period of the previous year. In view of preliminary data, the turnover of stores that sell food, beverages and tobacco products was up by 0.9 percent year-on-year.

The Tavares seriously infringes on and limits the independence of Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, July 3, 2013 5:44 PM

The Tavares report seriously infringes on and limits the independence of Hungary, Prime Minister Orbán stated at a press conference, adding that on Thursday Parliament is expected to vote on a resolution in response to the European Parliament’s decision.

Swiss-Hungarian project to improve and expand basic services

Ministry of Human Resources, July 3, 2013 5:41 PM

A Swiss-Hungarian model project has been launched today to improve and expand basic services in Hungary’s underdeveloped regions, the organisers said on Wednesday.

Government assessing options for wage increase in the public sector

Prime Minister’s Office, July 3, 2013 5:33 PM

The Economy Ministry is assessing various options for increasing wages in the public sector, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said.

Remarks of the Government of Hungary on the Tavares report

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 3:34 PM

The Government of Hungary has recently issued a Memorandum in response to the report drafted on the state of fundamental rights in Hungary by rapporteur Rui Tavares.

Enikő Győri: Hungary will not be forced to exercise its veto

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 2:19 PM

The negative reference to the judiciary’s independence was removed from the country-specific recommendations of the European Union for Hungary and was replaced by a more general statement on strengthening the judiciary, therefore Hungary will not be forced to exercise its right of veto – said MFA Minister of State Enikő Győri at a press meeting in Budapest on 26 June.

HUF 5 billion worth development at Henkel's Körösladány Plant

Ministry of National Development, July 3, 2013 12:59 PM

The handover of the new production facility took place on 2 July 2013. Mr Nándor Csepreghy, Deputy State Secretary for Development Projects said that the Government was determined to use 60% of the EU funds available to Hungary during the budget period 2014-2020 for economic development, thus creating as many jobs as possible.

Hungarian and NATO capability targets coincide

Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 12:04 PM

NATO has asked Hungary to establish and further develop capabilities during the period 2014-2028 in a way that coincides with Hungary's national military strategy, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said on Tuesday.

Minister Martonyi met with US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 11:48 AM

On July 3, upon the initiative of the Hungarian side, Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis concerning the recently surfaced documents on NSA information gathering.

New Commander for NATO HQ Sarajevo

Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 11:32 AM

Brig.-Gen. Merle D. Hart assumed command of NATO HQ Sarajevo from Brig.-Gen. Walter T. Lord at a military ceremony held in Camp Butmir on June 24.