Hungary

  • Jan 4, 2012
  • 7 min read

Hungarian electoral reforms bolster Fidesz -- for now

Tens of thousands demonstrated on January 3 against constitutional, judicial, media and electoral...

Hungary
  • Jan 3, 2012
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Hungary's government ignores foreign critics

Government spokesman Peter Szijjarto said today amendments to the central bank (MNB)...

Hungary
  • Dec 21, 2011
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Hungary's Orban has little alternative to IMF deal

The National Bank (MNB) yesterday raised its base rate by 50 basis points (bp) to 7%, the highest...

Hungary
  • Dec 15, 2011
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Changes at Hungarian central bank have Simor in sights

The government's bill on amending the MNB Act threatens central bank independence, the ECB said...

Hungary
  • Dec 12, 2011
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Hungary's Orban temporises on EU economic integration

Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses parliament today on last week's euro-area crisis summit....

Hungary
  • Dec 9, 2011
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EU stance shows Fidesz's determination to stay on top

Hungary will not be party to the proposed EU inter-governmental accord designed to bind an inner...

Hungary
  • Nov 25, 2011
  • 2 min read

Austrian banks' funding cut will hit SEE hard

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) may pull out of "one or other" of the 17 countries in Eastern...

Austria
  • Nov 21, 2011
  • 2 min read

Hungary's government U-turns on IFI financial support

The IMF and European Commission confirmed today receiving requests from Hungary for "possible...

Hungary