Starting this Friday, a three-day extraordinary cabinet meeting will take place under the Tisza faction, as announced by Prime Minister Magyar Péter. This move comes after his explicit request for ministers—both those who are members of parliament and those who are not—to participate in the faction meetings. The rationale behind this decision is to facilitate smoother information flow and ensure that all relevant stakeholders can engage in discussions. According to Magyar, these sessions will run from Friday evening until Sunday, during which representatives from the Tisza faction will also be present to ask questions and contribute to debates.
Magyar emphasized that while Ruff Bálint tends to remain less visible and speak less frequently, he acknowledged that Ruff has been carrying out significant work behind the scenes. This includes coordinating between the faction and the government, as well as among ministries, given the substantial changes in the ministerial structure compared to previous administrations. New state secretaries have taken office, many of whom previously had no experience in such roles. Magyar also mentioned that Tóth Péter, serving as the chief national security advisor, is participating in cabinet meetings, which he considers entirely normal.
Addressing concerns about "Facebook governance," Magyar clarified that direct communication and firsthand information dissemination do not imply that other responsibilities are neglected. He reiterated that the government's approach involves engaging directly with citizens without compromising on other duties.
In his speech preceding Monday’s agenda, Magyar outlined plans for an extensive political and legal initiative known as Operation Clean Fire. This operation aims to systematically address corruption and mafia influence within the Hungarian state, starting from one brick to another, and targeting individuals involved in wrongdoing. A crucial component of this plan is the establishment of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, requiring modifications to 47 laws. Additionally, the government intends to propose amendments to Article 17 of the Fundamental Law, which would involve initiating the removal of President Sulyok Tamás from office, imposing a twelve-year limit on parliamentary mandates, and setting an upper age limit of seventy for constitutional court judges.
Magyar explained that the Fundamental Law does not require justification, hence the president cannot submit it for review by the Constitutional Court. He argued that the necessity for Sulyok's resignation stems precisely from his ability to foster national unity, which he believes is now compromised. According to Magyar, these proposed amendments are interconnected, involving the presidency, the Constitutional Court, the president of the Supreme Court, the head of the National Judicial Office, the twelve-year mandate limitation, and asset recovery measures.
When questioned about the commitment made in the Tisza electoral program regarding the immediate cessation of public media broadcasts upon taking office, Magyar responded that there were indications that the leadership of Duna Media Service and MTVA would resign. He stated that they intended to wait for their departure before submitting the legislation, allowing time to reform the existing structures. However, he noted that the current leadership was also affected by external pressures.
Magyar expressed confidence that once the parliament adopts the submitted bill, the issue would be resolved, leading to the departure of the current public media leadership and other figures deemed to be puppets. He emphasized that unlike the Fidesz-led government, the Tisza administration does not aim to enact laws overnight but rather engages in social consensus-building, acknowledging its cost in terms of time—typically eight to ten days.
Regarding the upcoming Pride event, Magyar indicated that no legislative change is necessary, stating that the police have been informed and have not prohibited the event as they did last year. While he acknowledged that civil organizations might still seek legal changes, he suggested that if needed, they would proceed accordingly. He also mentioned that even Gulyás Gergely would support such actions if required.
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TelexIndependentRight11 days ago From Friday, the government will hold a three-day adjourned meeting.The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has announced plans for an extended three-day emergency cabinet meeting starting Friday, where members of the Tisza faction will participate alongside ministers. This move aims to improve information flow and ensure all factions have input into discussions. In an interview with the 444 news outlet, Interior Minister Péter Magyar emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and parliamentary factions, noting that the current ministerial structure includes officials who previously held different roles. Magyar addressed concerns about 'Facebook governance,' stating that direct communication with citizens does not imply neglect of other responsibilities. The Prime Minister also outlined a comprehensive anti-corruption initiative called 'Tisztítótűz' ('Purifying Fire'), which includes establishing a National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, modifying 47 laws, and proposing constitutional amendments. These amendments would limit the president’s term, impose age limits on constitutional judges, and restrict parliamentary mandates to 12 years. Additionally, the government plans to propose removing President Tamás Sulyok,
Bias read (Right): The article discusses significant political reforms, including constitutional changes, anti-corruption measures, and restructuring of governmental institutions. The framing emphasizes the government's proactive stance against corruption and the need for structural changes, using strong rhetoric such
444.huIndependentRight12 days ago Hungarian Peter: We're closing down the puppet showMagyar Péter, a magyar kormány miniszterelnöke, bejelentette, hogy hétfőn bemutatja az Országgyűlésben a Nemzeti Vagyonvisszaszerzési és Védelmi Hivatalra vonatkozó javaslatot, valamint az Alaptörvény módosítását, amely 'lezárja' a bábok (azaz a kormányzati támogatásokkal kapcsolatos) vitákat. Elmondta, hogy a javaslatokat először társadalmi egyeztetésre bocsátják, majd utána szigorítani lehet őket. Egy közjogi méltóság, Sulyok Tamás, aki a Tisza-kormány által kiszorítandó szereplők közé tartozik, kritizálta Magyart, aki szerinte még Orbán Viktorhoz képest is túlzottan használja ki a parlamenti többségét. Sulyok az Alaptörvény módosításával kapcsolatban azt állította, hogy az nem lehet személyre szabva megtörténő, ezért az Alkotmánybírósághoz fordult, de néhány bíró ellenállt ennek.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the government's actions as decisive and necessary, emphasizing the strengthening of proposed laws after social consultation. It highlights criticism from Sulyok Tamás, who is portrayed as being removed by the government, but the narrative supports the government's position rather
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