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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]

No Peaceful Coexistence in Europe without Responsible Communities

2016. 01. 19.

Last week the European Parliament adopted by large majority a report on the “Role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values.” Hungarian Christian Democrat MEP György Hövényi served as the EPP shadow rapporteur on the topic.

What Happened in Cologne Must Have Consequences!

2016. 01. 19.

Concerning the attacks against women taking place on New Year’s Eve at the Cologne Central Station, Vice President of the European Parliament, Dr. Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz addressed the Strasbourg plenary yesterday evening. In her address, the MEP from the EPP Group pointed out that the German police as well as the liberal news media suppressed the reports of harassment and violence and attempted to hide who the perpetrators were, where they came from and their cultural background. These acts and similar ones cannot be tolerated in Europe as our laws and rules apply to everyone equally.

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]

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]

Stop Importing Industrially Produced Honey Now!

2015. 12. 17.

“Just after receiving the study carried out by Eurofins, the French laboratory, on mixed honey sold within the EU internal market, I urged Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan to order immediate inspections regarding the containment of the mixed honey," said MEP Norbert. "I have been informed that this case is a trend that endangers Hungarian and European honey makers and consumers.” He added that he has asked Commissioner Hogan to remove from the market these industrially produced honey products, which are priced at dumping levels and considered more like a sugar syrup than real honey.

MEP András Gyürk: Europe Has Been Destroyed by Liberals

2015. 12. 17.

In an interview with the Hungarian daily Magyar Idők, MEP András Gyürk says that Europe is facing a deep crisis and liberal dogmas have failed. The head of the Fidesz Delegation to the European Parliament said that times are changing in Europe and the pressure of political correctness is easing. Hungary’s experience and practices may be significant when the new direction is defined.

Energy Union: EPP Group pushes for lower prices, increased independence

2015. 12. 15.

"We have a clear aim with the Energy Union. It is to strengthen the security of energy supply and increase energy efficiency at an affordable cost", said András Gyürk MEP, the EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur, after the adoption of the European Parliament initiative Report on the Energy Union.

Fidesz Congress Issues Declaration on Europe: “We Need a Strong Europe”

2015. 12. 14.

“The time has come for speech, which is open and frank,” begins the declaration issued by the delegates attending the Fidesz party congress on Sunday, where Viktor Orbán was re-elected as president and Ildiko Gáll-Pelcz, member of the European Parliament, was re-elected as a vice-president.