Government closing in on freedom of information
On 30 of April, 2013, in an extraordinary process within 24 hours, the Hungarian Parliament adopted an amendment to the Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information. The amendment is under the procedure of promulgation, it will be published in a couple of days and will enter into force on the day following the day of its publication.
Municipalities and public procurement
More than one third of the municipalities in Hungary – that is, 40% of them – hide what and how they purchased through public procurement. This way, control and publicity are excluded, even though we are talking about public data. Transparency International Hungary went after the question of why are these data not public. Is it only due to the negligence of the municipalities? Or is there something else behind?
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Municipalities and public procurement
2013-05-14 10:59:05
More than one third of the municipalities in Hungary – that is, 40% of them – hide what and how they purchased through public procurement. This way, control and publicity are excluded, even though we are talking about public data. Transparency International Hungary went after the question of why are these data not public. Is it only due to the negligence of the municipalities? Or is there something else behind?
Government closing in on freedom of information
2013-05-08 12:20:38
On 30 of April, 2013, in an extraordinary process within 24 hours, the Hungarian Parliament adopted an amendment to the Act CXII of 2011 on the Right of Informational Self-Determination and Freedom of Information. The amendment is under the procedure of promulgation, it will be published in a couple of days and will enter into force on the day following the day of its publication.
20th Anniversary of Transparency International
2013-05-08 12:16:58
From 4-6 May 1993, Peter Eigen and several dozens of global dignitaries laid the cornerstone in the fight against corruption with the inauguration of Transparency International at a conference at Villa Borsig. Please find a letter from Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary.
We are currently looking for an Executive Director of Transparency International Hungary
2013-05-02 12:22:00
Transparency International Hungary is recruiting a full-time Executive Director to lead the organization.
What does open government and partnership mean to the Hungarian government?
2013-04-30 13:54:14
Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude welcomed new countries to the Open Government Partnership (OGP) at a meeting of the global initiative in London.
“I am honest too!” – Transparency International Photo Contest
2013-04-17 17:27:22
Transparency International Hungary announces its photo contest titled “I am honest too!” The winner of the photo contest takes two pieces of day tickets for Sziget Festival 2013.
EU leaders at European Council need to address the constitutional changes in Hungary
2013-03-14 11:32:11
On Monday, the Parliament of Hungary approved an amendment to the Hungarian constitution that could limit democratic accountability and opens the door for corruption risks. The European Council meeting today and tomorrow provides an opportunity for European leaders to address integrity risks at the highest political level with the Hungarian Prime Minister.
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