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Tibor Navracsics on Conservative Home: Hungary’s Constitution and Cardinal Laws

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 10, 2012 3:40 PM

Hungary’s Constitution and Cardinal Laws – completing the political, institutional and intellectual renewal of Hungary. Essay of Tibor Navracsics Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice published on the Conservative Home website.

Quick Decision Expected on Handling the Malév Case

Ministry of National Development, January 9, 2012 3:08 PM

The Ministry of National Development acknowledges and will respect the European Commission’s decision ruling certain loans and capital increases granted to Malév between 2007-2010 as prohibited government aid. The ministry has prepared various scenarios for managing the situation, which will be updated and finalised with knowledge of the accurate content of the decision. The Government is expected to discuss the ministry’s recommendations regarding Malév’s future at its 16 January 2012 session. The operation of a national airline centred in Budapest and ensuring efficient enforcement of the national economic interests remains a priority objective. Maintenance of Malév’s uninterrupted operation is indispensable for the implementation of this effort.

EDP progress report (2011 december)

Ministry for National Economy, January 6, 2012 10:30 AM

Report on the measures taken in response to Council recommendation of 7 July 2009 under Article 126(7) of the Treaty

Product Descriptions of Hungarian Wine Names already in Brussels

Ministry of Rural Development, January 4, 2012 5:10 PM

Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas has already signed the national resolution approving the product descriptions of Hungarian wines, and so the Ministry of Rural Development has submitted them to the European Commission.

Zoltán Kovács: Hungary's Reboot

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 4, 2012 11:57 AM

The essay of the State Secretary for Government Communication has been published in the Wall Street Journal on the 4th of January 2012.

Agreement reached on restitution payments to Holocaust survivors

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 3, 2012 8:25 PM

Today a new agreement was signed on restitution payments to Holocaust survivors. The signatories were: Dr. András Levente Gál, Government Commissioner; Marcell Biró, Minister of State for Public Administration; György Szabó, Dr. Judit Kardi and Gusztáv Zoltai, of the Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK); and Péter Feldmájer of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (MAZSIHISZ).

The Hungarian Government needs to intervene to enable Holocaust survivors to receive support from the State

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 3, 2012 9:22 AM

On the 30th of December 2011. Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál held a meeting with representatives from the Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK) and the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (MAZSIHISZ), to discuss restitution payments to Holocaust survivors.

Exceptional Lesson

Ministry of Defence, January 2, 2012 1:39 PM

Col. Dr. Péter Lippai, the Acting Deputy Commander of HDF 5th István Bocskai Infantry Brigade delivered a talk about Afghanistan and the role of the Hungarian soldiers in the mission to the students of the “Gábor Dénes Electronics and Engineering Secondary Vocational School and Dormitory” participating in the Military School “Katonasuli” program.

Tamás Fellegi to have informal consultations with IMF in the first half of January 2012, in Washington

, December 31, 2011 12:45 PM

In the first half of January 2012, Tamás Fellegi, minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations will have informal consultations in Washington with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) experts in charge of Hungary, managing director of IMF, Christine Lagarde, and other members of the Directorate.

Viktor Orban informs EC president about passage of central bank law

Prime Minister’s Office, December 31, 2011 12:35 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday informed European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso about the passage of a new law on the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), and sent him the full text of that piece of legislation, the prime minister's spokesman Peter Szijjarto told MTI.

Govternment to transfer 27 billion forints to hospitals

Ministry of Human Resources, December 29, 2011 3:42 PM

Hungary's government will forward a cash transfer of 27 billion forints to state health-care institutions by the end of the year, Miklos Szocska, the state secretary for health, said on Thursday.

Tamás Fellegi’s appointment supported by special committees

, December 29, 2011 2:21 PM

At his hearing, Tamás Fellegi, Minister without portfolio, responsible for the preparation and conduct of negotiations to start next year with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission said that Hungary and the international organisations will develop negotiation mandates for their delegations by mid-January.

Govt to take action to prevent doctors from quitting, says PM spokes

Prime Minister’s Office, December 29, 2011 11:02 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has instructed the ministers of justice and national resources to work out a plan of action for handling doctors who threaten to quit their jobs en masse at the end of the year.

Zsuzsanna Nemeth takes oath as new development minister

Ministry of National Development, December 29, 2011 10:54 AM

Zsuzsanna Nemeth, the new minister of national development, has taken her oath of office in parliament on Wednesday.

Tamás Fellegi will act as minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations

, December 28, 2011 11:56 AM

Tamás Fellegi will act as minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations.

Informal meeting with the IMF and EC delegations

, December 28, 2011 11:54 AM

According to the parties’ concordant intentions and pursuant to their agreement, informal talks were held by the delegations of the Hungarian Government, the International Monetary Fund and the European Committee on 15 December 2011 in Budapest.

Applications for the FAO Scholarship Programme may be submitted until the end of February

Ministry of Rural Development, December 27, 2011 9:57 AM

The joint Scholarship Programme of the Hungarian Government and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is to continue. Within the framework of the cooperation, the Ministry of Rural Development has taken on the tuition of around one hundred students from developing countries at Hungarian universities. The Ministry will be financing the students' tuition fees, college and other academic expenses, as well as providing a grant.

Hungarian Product Legislation under EU scrutiny

Ministry of Rural Development, December 23, 2011 5:11 PM

Preparation of the draft Hungarian Product Regulation has been completed. The draft must also be approved by the European Union, and so the Ministry has initiated the notification procedure. The Ministry of Rural Development aims to use the new legislation to regulate the voluntary labelling of foods, providing precise information on their origin, quality and methods of production.

8 Billion HUF in Interest and Charge Free Loans for Farmers who have Suffered Frost Damage

Ministry of Rural Development, December 23, 2011 9:07 AM

The Ministry of Rural Development has prepared a three-tier package of measures to aid farmers who have suffered frost damage, the second tier of which is comprised of an interest and charge free, long-term Frost Damage 2011 Current Asset Loan Programme from the Hungarian Development Bank. The order regarding these measures comes into force today.

President Schmitt meets Hungarian peacekeepers in Kosovo

Ministry of Defence, December 22, 2011 4:24 PM

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt continued his two-day visit to the West Balkans in Kosovo on Thursday to extend the season's greetings to Hungarian peacekeepers stationed there.

S&P downgrade not justified by Hungary economy performance

Government, December 22, 2011 11:46 AM

Real market trends in Hungary did not justify in any way a decision by Standard and Poor's to downgrade the country's credit ratings, Peter Szijjarto, spokesman of Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.

Minister appoints new head of Constitution Protection Office

Ministry of Interior, December 21, 2011 3:17 PM

Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Colonel Laszlo Gobolos to head the Constitution Protection Office (AH), a Hungarian national security service, on Wednesday, the ministry told MTI.

Viktor Orban nominates MFB deputy CEO Nemeth to head National Development Ministry

Ministry of National Development, December 21, 2011 2:01 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Zsuzsanna Nemeth to replace Tamas Fellegi as National Development Minister, the prime minister's spokesman Peter Szijjarto said.

Environment Council discussions on climate change

Ministry of National Development, December 20, 2011 2:18 PM

The outcomes of the recently held Durban UN climate change conference were discussed by the Environment Council on 19 December 2011 in Brussels. At the meeting of ministers, Hungary was represented by Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs, Tamás Iván Kovács.

János Martonyi presented a document containing strategic guidelines for the Hungarian foreign policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 19, 2011 12:19 PM

On 19 December 2011 János Martonyi Hungarian Foreign Minister presented at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (MKI) the document entitled „Hungarian Foreign Policy after the EU presidency”, which summarizes the strategic directions of Hungarian Foreign Policy. The aim of the strategic document is to provide serve as a guideline for the work of the Hungarian diplomatic corps, inform the public and form the basis for further work on strategy in the Foreign Ministry.