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Hungary’s Constitution, the Fundamental Law, Turns Five

Hungary’s Constitution, the Fundamental Law, Turns Five

2016. 04. 28.

On Monday, the Hungarian Parliament celebrated the five-year anniversary of the passage of Hungary’s first democratic constitution, the Fundamental Law. It has become an example to Member States and EU institutions about how to work together proactively and efficiently, and has weathered more than its fair share of political storms. But that’s not the only European aspect we are pleased to celebrate. [Blog post by MEP József Szájer, chair of the constitutional drafting committee]

Failing to take tough decisions

Failing to take tough decisions

2016. 04. 12.

After the terrorist attacks in Paris, France activated its highest state of alert. President François Hollande, a Socialist, summoned his cabinet and then joined the mourners. Thousands of police were activated but the national dragnet missed the perpetrators. No one resigned from the cabinet, police or intelligence services in the aftermath. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

Latest from the Eastern Front – MEP Bocskor on Ukraine

Latest from the Eastern Front – MEP Bocskor on Ukraine

2016. 03. 31.

Hungarian MEP Andrea Bocskor from Subcarpathia elaborates on the latest developments in Ukraine and the European reactions.

The Reason Behind Hungary’s Migrant Resettlement Referendum

The Reason Behind Hungary’s Migrant Resettlement Referendum

2016. 03. 16.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced February 24 that Hungary will hold a referendum on mandatory migrant resettlement quotas. [Blog post by András Gyürk]

The migration overflow is destabilizing Europe

The migration overflow is destabilizing Europe

2016. 02. 02.

During today afternoon's plenary debate on migration in the European Parliament, Kinga Gál drew attention to the untreated situation on the external borders, which has a destabilizing effect on Europe.

Taboos are sinking Europe

Taboos are sinking Europe

2016. 01. 27.

The attacks against women that took place on New Year’s Eve at the Cologne Central Station – and, as it turned out, also in other cities around Europe – sent a shock through Europe in more than one way. Mass sexual harassment, arrogant migrant perpetrators, an arrogant mayor blaming the victims, a (self?) censoring media. These are symptoms of Europe failing because it refuses to face reality. Fixing Europe starts with dropping taboos. [Blog post]

Plenary debate on the Presumption of innocence

Plenary debate on the Presumption of innocence

2016. 01. 19.

Kinga Gál MEP did the following speech on behalf of the EPP Group in the plenary debate on the topic of the presumption of innocence and right to be present at trial in criminal proceedings.

Hungarian Film Wins First-Ever Golden Globe Award

Hungarian Film Wins First-Ever Golden Globe Award

2016. 01. 15.

On Sunday, for the first time in history, a Hungarian production was named best foreign film at the Golden Globe Awards. Son of Saul also took the Grand Prix at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and is on the short list for the 88th Academy Awards. [Blog post by Andrea Bocskor]

Focus on the safety of Europe’s external borders

Focus on the safety of Europe’s external borders

2015. 12. 15.

On Tuesday the European Commission will propose a motion to set up an ad-hoc deployable European Border and Coast Guard. The plenary session of the European Parliament has dealt with this matter. At the debate Kinga Gál welcomed the Commission's proposal to focus on the protection of external borders, however, she also drew attention to the sensitive issue regarding State Members sovereignty.