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Monthly Archives: May 2018

PRESIDENT WOLFGANG SOBOTKA OF THE AUSTRIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL HELD TALKS IN HUNGARY

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, and President Wolfgang Sobotka of the Austrian National Council held talks on bilateral relations and the European integration of the Western Balkan countries in Budapest on Thursday, the prime minister’s press chief told MTI. Orbán and Sobotka agreed that what is already excellent cooperation between the Visegrad Four countries and Austria should be further developed. They also agreed that Europe as a whole, and Austria and Hungary in particular have a vested interest in the European integration of the Western Balkans.

Senior representatives of the V4 group and Austria are scheduled to hold a meeting in Budapest on June 21. Sobotka also met House Speaker László Kövér, who said that expansion at the Western Balkans is a “key issue” regarding the future of the EU, and Hungary will give all possible help to Austria, which takes over the rotating EU presidency on July 1. Expansion is vital to the region’s security, he said, adding that sceptical states should be convinced to prioritise it. After meeting Kövér, Sobotka said “good neighbourly relations” were instrumental in advancing the region’s interests.

The integration of the Western Balkans is important to ensure the region’s stability and the rule of law, legal certainty and the development of democracy. Economic ties between the countries are intense, he said, with both countries’ economic players “very happy” with the developments of the past two years, he said. Sobotka also called for reviving the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, which has been in “an enchanted sleep” since, he said.

(24. 05. 2018 via dailynewshungary.com)

 

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Polish, Romanian cross-government talks in Warsaw

The talks will be led by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and his Romanian counterpart Viorica Dancila.

Government ministers from the two countries are expected to discuss bilateral collaboration, security, defence and a range of issues affecting the European Union.

The two sides are also expected to touch upon their bilateral partnership within NATO, including efforts to boost the alliance’s eastern flank.

The agenda includes talks between the two prime ministers at the Polish capital’s Belweder Palace, in addition to ministerial meetings and a plenary session.

(25. 05. 2018 via thenews.pl)

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UK PM May warns Turkey’s Erdogan not to lose sight of democratic values

Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday warned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan not to go too far in his crackdown on those believed to be behind a failed 2016 coup attempt, speaking after a meeting in London marked by human rights protests.

Rights campaigners have accused May of turning a blind eye to human rights abuses in pursuit of trade deals after Brexit. In Turkey’s case they point to the jailing tens of thousands of people after the attempted coup. Erdogan’s government has said its actions are necessary to combat the threat it faces.

May said Britain’s relationship with Turkey was indispensable, praising the impact of security cooperation and the prospect of close post-Brexit trade ties.

But she added a diplomatic warning on the need for restraint.

“It is right that those who sought to overthrow the democratically elected government are brought to justice,” May said, speaking alongside Erdogan in her Downing Street office following their meeting.

“But it is also important that in the defense of democracy, which has been facing extraordinary pressures from the failed coup, instability across the border from Syria and from Kurdish terrorism, Turkey does not lose sight of the values it is seeking to defend.”

She said she had underlined the need for Turkey to uphold democratic values and its human rights obligations.

Erdogan’s visit is part of May’s charm offensive to shore up relations with countries outside the European Union as Britain prepares to leave the bloc and secure at least the promise of future trade deals to bolster her all but stalled Brexit plans.

Erdogan, the most popular – and divisive – politician in recent Turkish history, has ruled for 15 years, overseeing a period of sharp economic growth and a widespread crackdown against his opponents. Last month he declared snap elections for June 24, bringing the polls forward by more than a year.

Erdogan deflected a question from a British journalist about his country’s ability to hold a free and fair election. He said those arrested in Turkey were being processed by the judiciary.

Just hours before the leaders were due to meet, around 100 protesters waved banners outside May’s office depicting Erdogan as a puppet master with blood on his hands. Another said “tamam”, or enough.

About 20 meters away, separated by barriers and a police cordon, a similar number waved Turkish flags in the direction of the anti-Erdogan protesters, chanted and played loud music.

The two sides briefly scuffled.

Last year, May secured a commitment for Britain and Turkey to work on post-Brexit trade.

Speaking on Tuesday, Erdogan welcomed a transition deal agreed between London and the EU to ease Britain’s departure from the bloc. He said the two leaders had agreed trade could be increased to $20 billion annually, up from the 2017 level of around L16 billion.

Ties between the EU and Turkey are increasingly strained, with Brussels saying that Erdogan is leading his country away from the path to membership, while some Turkish officials say they feel betrayed by some of the bloc’s leaders.

(16. 05. 2018 – via reuters.com)

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THE START OF HUNGARY’S NEW PARLIAMENTARY CYCLE

The incumbent Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has 133 lawmakers, radical nationalist Jobbik 26, the Socialist-Párbeszed alliance 20, the leftist Democratic Coalition 9, green LMP 8 and Együtt has 1 lawmaker. There will be one independent MP and the German minority will also have a representative.

The new parliament’s inaugural session was opened by President János Áder. The president greeted the 199 lawmakers and the 12 parliamentary delegates of Hungary’s national minorities. Journalists and guests were allowed into Parliament amid tight security measures. Kossuth Square has been closed off by police.

Hungary’s new national assembly adopted the body’s committee structure and elected committee officials at its first session on Tuesday. Just as in the previous structure, parliament will have 15 permanent committees, with 10 to be chaired by Fidesz lawmakers and 5 by opposition MPs. The new parliament’s committees and committee officials were approved unanimously with 183 votes. László Kövér on Tuesday was elected the speaker of Hungary’s parliament. He was re-elected in a secret ballot with 143 votes in support, 35 against and one abstention. After the announcement of the results, Kövér took his oath of office. In his inauguration address, Kövér promised predictability for the upcoming parliamentary cycle. “I am and will remain predictable in my conviction that Hungary’s sole path to prosperity lies in parliamentary democracy based on the sovereign will of the people and that the only legitimate source of political power in our country is the community of the Hungarian voters,” Kövér said. “I am and will remain predictable in my actions that will be aimed at respecting, enforcing and safeguarding the sovereign will of the Hungarian people under all circumstances,” he added. “I ask and expect the same from all my fellow representatives, whether they be from the ruling parties or the opposition.”

He said that “in spite of the developments of the past years, weeks and hours”, he remained convinced that every member of the new parliament would respect the will of the Hungarian people and submit themselves to the rules of parliamentary democracy. He said those who do not would be harming Hungary as opposed to their political rivals. “And I can promise you that together with my political community we will protect our country and Hungarian democracy under all circumstances,” Kövér said. Kövér has occupied the post of parliamentary speaker since August 6, 2010. Meanwhile, the police escorted several demonstrators out of Kossuth Square in front of Parliament, the Budapest police headquarters (BRFK) has said on its website. The commander of the Parliamentary Guard earlier ordered Kossuth Square to be closed off from 6pm on Monday to 2pm on Tuesday. In its reasoning it said parts of the programme concerning the new parliament’s inaugural session would take place outdoors. Those events are to be attended by the newly-elected MPs as well as several protected persons. In a demonstration organised by the Civil Opposition Roundtable, a few hundred people demonstrated against the newly elected parliament and government at the Parliament building on Budapest’s Kossuth Square At the event dubbed “We don’t want this parliament and government!”, demonstrators briefly clashed with police as they tried to break through the police cordon near the Parliament’s south entrance.

On stages set up on the corner of Kossuth Square and Alkotmány Street, demonstrators talked about “renewing social solidarity” as the only way to stop “excessive power”. Demonstrators flew Hungarian and EU flags. One banner said, “The constitution is invalid!” Former co-leader of the green LMP party, Ákos Hadházy, who was among the protesters, told journalists that the incoming parliament “cannot be called legitimate.” Hadházy said he would take his oath as an elected lawmaker at a later date, and expressed regret over other opposition politicians attending the inaugural session. He said that by staying outside he wanted to “highlight how severe the situation is”.

(08. 05. 2018 – via dailynewshungary.com)

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President urges referendum to ask Poles about constitution

Poland’s president on Thursday said he would ask the upper house of parliament to call a referendum in November to consult citizens on potential changes to the nation’s constitution.

“I will submit a proposal to the Senate that a consultative referendum on the constitution take place on November 10 and 11,” Andrzej Duda said.

He was speaking as Poland marked Constitution Day, a public holiday when the country celebrates a historic document adopted on May 3, 1791.

Duda appealed to Poles to vote in the referendum to say whether they support changing the constitution and “to speak out about their vision” of the country’s political system.

He told those gathered during state ceremonies at the Polish capital’s Castle Square that citizens deserved a debate on the nation’s existing constitution, which dates back to 1997. He said the Polish people “deserve to reflect” on whether to make changes to the constitution or “draft a new one” almost three decades since Poland emerged from communism.

Referring to this year’s centenary of his country regaining independence, the president said: “Let this year, the year when we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of independence, also be a year of constitutional watershed for us and future generations of Poles.”

Poland marks Constitution Day on May 3, while November 11 is Independence Day, commemorating the anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty.

(03. 05. 2018 – via thenews.pl)

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Trump says U.S. pulling out of Iran nuclear deal

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States will withdraw from a 2015 international agreement designed to deny Tehran the ability to build nuclear weapons.

“I am announcing today that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal,” Trump said.

(8. 5. 2018 – via reuters.com)

 

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Poland takes over UN Security Council presidency

Poland takes over the monthly rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday.

During its presidency, Poland aims to work towards security and peace in the world, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz said.

Poland is to organise meetings dedicated to the Middle East and Africa, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

“The dominant issue on the agenda will be the development of events in Syria. The Polish diplomatic corps will endeavour to react efficiently to unexpected situations,” the foreign ministry said.

It added that Poland would pay “special attention to developments in the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East.”

During May, Poland is also to host a debate entitled “The role of the UN Security Council in preserving international law in the context of ensuring international peace and security,” to be led by Polish President Andrzej Duda, and another on civilian protection, which will be chaired by Czaputowicz.

Poland joined the Security Council as a non-permanent member for a two-year stint in January.

(01. 05. 2018 – via thenews.pl)

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