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Statement of the Prime Minister’s Office
Prime Minister’s Office, January 27, 2015 12:56 PM
Reacting to the statements in the press, we believe it is important to point out that the European Commission did not criticise the Rural Development Programme, it formulated expert opinions on it, just like it does in the case of all other member states as well.
Non-governmental sector shows growth
Prime Minister’s Office, January 26, 2015 3:15 PM
The number of people employed by the non-governmental sector increased from 2012 to 2013, as did the labour costs and average incomes of people employed by such organisations, according to a recently published study by the Central Statistical Office (KSH).
EP's LIBE Committee holds hearing on human rights in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, January 22, 2015 5:13 PM
The European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) held a public hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary on Thursday in Brussels.
70th anniversary of Raoul Wallenberg’s disappearance commemorated in Budapest
Prime Minister’s Office, January 20, 2015 2:37 PM
The 70th anniversary of the disappearance of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was commemorated in Budapest on Monday. The Raoul Wallenberg awards were presented within the framework of the commemorative event.
Another record year expected in EU funding disbursements
Prime Minister’s Office, January 19, 2015 3:49 PM
Hungary will not lose a cent of European Union funding if it draws down 2,100 billion forints (EUR 6.6bn) and fulfills plans to pay out another record sum, Deputy State Secretary for Development Policy Communication Nándor Csepreghy said on Monday.
HUF 2100 Billion needs to be drawn down from Brussels this year
Prime Minister’s Office, January 16, 2015 12:02 PM
János Lázár, who is currently in Brussels, said the fact that Hungary needs to draw down 2100 billion forints (EUR 6.5bn) in European Union funding this year is a significant challenge.
János Lázár visits Brussels
Prime Minister’s Office, January 15, 2015 1:15 PM
Minister in Charge of the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár will be visiting Brussels on Thursday in the company of Minister of State for European Union Development Projects Eszter Zsuzsanna Vitályos and Minister of State for EU Affairs Szabolcs Ferenc Takács, where he will be holding talks with EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Cretu and Walter Deffaa, Head of the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy.
Immigration policy must be transformed on a European level
Prime Minister’s Office, January 13, 2015 5:38 PM
We are interested in establishing a system, which strictly regulates economic immigration – government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács underlined.
No amendments to law on public assembly
Prime Minister’s Office, January 8, 2015 2:46 PM
The Government does not consider the amendment of the law on public assembly; there have not been any discussions in the Government on this matter, not even on a conceptual level, State Secretary László L. Simon stressed. He emphasised that the topic is not on the agenda, and that the Government will not back down where the protection of fundamental freedoms is concerned.
Hungary closed record year in the absorption of EU funds in 2014
Prime Minister’s Office, January 8, 2015 2:17 PM
Hungary closed a record year in the absorption of EU development funds in 2014. Based on relevant data, the 100 per cent absorption of the funds available during the previous fiscal period is almost certain, Deputy State Secretary for Development Policy Communication Nándor Csepreghy announced.