Péter Magyar mainly draws supporters from opposition parties – for the moment

Commentators disagree on Magyar’s chances of luring Fidesz voters to his camp.

Weeklies on Péter Magyar

Weekly newspapers were already on the stands when tens of thousands of people attended the 15 March rally where Péter Magyar, the divorced husband of former justice minister Judit Varga announced his plan to set up a new centrist party. This week, most commentators express scepticism about his initiative.

Péter Magyar accused of launching baseless accusations

Pro-government commentators describe the new opposition star as an unserious person who will do harm to the opposition.

Another controversial statement by Péter Márki-Zay

A pro-government pundit lambasts opposition frontrunner Márki-Zay for suggesting that the opposition represents all currents, including fascists and communists. A left-wing commentator accuses the right of ignoring Márki-Zay’s clarification and apology.

Dániel should apologise to prostitutes as well

Péter Dániel, a left-wing activist has apologized for labelling Mária Wittner, a victim of the post-1956 purges, “a cheap prostitute”. A left-wing commentator suggests that the memories of actual hookers who became martyrs of the revolution should also be respected.

Weeklies on where Hungary stands in today’s world

Leftist and liberal authors accuse the government of turning its back on western allies, while pro-government commentators believe Hungary’s leaders are simply desperately trying to preserve peace on the continent.

Public TV airs live electoral debate

In their first reactions, commentators find the debate of the eleven top candidates for the European election interesting although not particularly instructive.

Poll shows slump in support for Fidesz

An independent political observer has reservations about the latest opinion poll which suggests that Fidesz lost 10 percentage points from its voting base, while a pro-government pundit calls these data manipulated.

Weeklies on Hungary’s deteriorating relations with its allies

Critics lambast the government for its stance on Ukraine and increasingly conflictual attitude towards NATO and EU allies, while pro-government commentators take the cabinet’s side in its conflicts with international partners.

PM Orbán’s football scarf sparks controversy

A pro-government pundit and a left-wing columnist reflect on a photo of the Prime Minister showing him after the latest match of the Hungarian football team, wearing a scarf with the map of Greater Hungary.