News in Brief Egyptian Jesuit priest becomes Hungarian citizen Mar 17, 2017 Father Boulad asked to be allowed to take on Hungarian citizenship because he agrees with the Hungarian government’s efforts to protect Christians and Christian values
News in Brief Jobbik party files its own constitutional amendment Nov 14, 2016 Jobbik's version would also ban foreigners from acquiring Hungarian residency permits in exchange for purchasing a special state bond for 300,000 euros
News in Brief It would be 'extremely irresponsible' not to support the constitutional amendment Oct 31, 2016 Amending Hungary's Basic Law will require support from two-thirds of MPs, which translates into 133 votes
News in Brief Constitutional amendment is a 'national issue' and not about politics or economics Oct 28, 2016 The prime minister said that “the Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary is an issue of national interest and cannot be linked to any party political debate or economic issue”
News in Brief Some 'political issues' still surround constitutional amendment Oct 27, 2016 The green opposition LMP party said it would decide later on whether to support the amendment, after further consideration
Issues Referendum on EU’s Mandatory Quota System: New Unity and Changes to the Fundamental Law Oct 20, 2016 More than 3.36 million Hungarians voted “no” in the October 2nd referendum on the EU’s proposed quota system, an overwhelming 98 percent voting in favor of the government’s position that the decision on relocation of non-Hungarians should remain a national competence.
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opening speech in the debate in Parliament on the proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English] Oct 20, 2016 October 17, 2016, Budapest
News in Brief Hungary is aiming to achieve the removal of mandatory resettlement quotas from Brussels Oct 19, 2016 The issue of constitutional identity is not a Fidesz affair but that of Hungary
News in Brief Prime Minister Proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English] Oct 19, 2016 In 2015, a migratory wave of unforeseen proportions reached the borders of Europe. One and a half million people have crossed Schengen borders illegally. The cultural and economic integration of the masses of newcomers has made Europe face an unsolvable task, and uncontrolled border-crossings have significantly increased the danger of terror.
News in Brief Changes to the Hungarian Fundamental Law are essential Oct 14, 2016 During next week’s meeting of the European Council it is Hungary’s political objective to prevent the mandatory quotas, or in other words, to remove this issue from the European political agenda
News in Brief PM Orbán's constitutional changes receive the majority needed to pass through Parliament Oct 12, 2016 The ruling Fidesz and KDNP parties along with opposition party Jobbik came to a mutual agreement following a number of lengthy discussions
News in Brief PM Orbán submits constitutional changes to Parliament Oct 11, 2016 The constitutional amendment, backed by the ruling Fidesz party, will seek to introduce changes to the Fundamental Law for the greater good of the Hungarian people
Speeches and Remarks Prime Minister PM Viktor Orbán’s press conference, October 4, 2016 [full text in English] Oct 06, 2016 Budapest, October 4, 2016
News in Brief PM Orbán announces changes to constitution Oct 05, 2016 The proposed changes include: A clear statement on preventing Brussels from ordering the resettlement of migrants to Hungary and a ban on mandatory group resettlements
News in Brief PM Orbán: I will put a Bill before Parliament on constitutional amendment following referendum victory Oct 03, 2016 According to PM Orbán, the people’s decision must be given legislative validity.
News in Brief Constitutional changes are in the best interest of Hungarians and their safety Jun 08, 2016 Police and the agencies of internal security will be given funds and support units that will enable them to meet the challenges of terrorism
Blog Hungarians deserve the same level of protection against terror that other Europeans enjoy Jun 08, 2016 Yesterday, the Hungarian Parliament amended the Fundamental Law, our constitution, to allow the national assembly to declare a state of terrorism threat and grant temporary, extraordinary powers to the government.
News in Brief Hungary granted powers to deploy army in terror attacks Jun 07, 2016 Hungarian lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment granting the government extended powers in case of terror acts
Blog Prime Minister PM Orbán celebrates an anniversary and “a great political struggle of which we are the winners” Apr 27, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács Anniversaries offer a perfect opportunity to pause for a minute and take stock of past accomplishments and the challenges ahead.
