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The 61st anniversary of 56

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

Commentators on all sides agree that the opposition’s performance on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution was pathetic. They disagree, however on PM Orbán’s statement on Sunday that Hungary must now, once again, defend its independence. READ MORE

Botka makes peace with Molnár

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017

A left-wing columnist excoriates the leaders of the MSZP for wasting time waging internal wars rather than channelling social discontent and representing a credible alternative to the incumbent government. READ MORE

Botka’s struggle for supremacy within the Left

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Commentaries continue to flow on MSZP front runner László Botkas surprisingly candid accusations against traitors and collaborationists within his own party. Commentators tend to agree that a left-wing victory at next years election is highly improbable. READ MORE

Botka sees traitors in his own party

Friday, July 28th, 2017

A left-wing analyst predicts that the MSZP frontrunner is waging a losing battle against his unruly fellow Socialists and his failure might signal the demise of the whole party. READ MORE

Gyurcsány denounces ‘MSZP declaration of war’

Monday, March 27th, 2017

As the leaders of the two main left-wing parties exchange blows, analysts and pundits across the political spectrum assess the chances of the Left at the 2018 election. READ MORE

New head of the Socialist Party elected

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

After Saturday’s party congress analysts think the Socialists have a long way to go before they can successfully challenge Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in 2018. READ MORE