Hungary upgraded to investment grade
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016A conservative analyst calls the upgrading of Hungary’s sovereign debt belated but welcome, as it will produce positive feedback for the national economy. READ MORE
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Opposition divided on 1956 anniversary
Monday, October 31st, 2016Print weeklies agree that the left-wing opposition was unconvincing in its celebration of the anniversary of the 1956 revolution. Opinions diverge on whether the opposition can recover – any time soon – from its current state of paralysis. READ MORE
Clinton seen as the winner
Saturday, October 29th, 2016A left-wing analyst urges the government to make gestures towards the United States and erase the impression that it is siding with Donald Trump. READ MORE
Renzi threatens to block EU subsidies to Eastern Europe
Friday, October 28th, 2016A conservative columnist calls Italy’s Prime Minister a populist, after Matteo Renzi said he would veto the budget of the European Union if east European countries continue to refuse to host their share of refugees. READ MORE
Diplomatic demarche against Russia TV comment on 1956
Thursday, October 27th, 2016A conservative pundit welcomes the move by the Foreign Ministry to summon the Russian ambassador to express indignation over a Moscow TV programme in which Hungary’s 1956 Revolution was characterized as a fascist uprising sponsored by the CIA. READ MORE
Comments on the clearing of the Calais ‘Jungle’
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016Commentators approve the decision to dismantle the refugee camp in Calais after almost two years of scandalous existence, but regard it as just a symptom of a larger problem. READ MORE
’56 commemorations interrupted by whistling
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016Commentators see the incidents in front of the Parliament building on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution as signs of a deep division within Hungarian society. READ MORE
The 60th anniversary of 1956
Monday, October 24th, 2016In their articles on the eve of the anniversary, commentators sharply disagreed on the message of the Hungarian revolution for contemporary generations. READ MORE
Jobbik’s moderate shift dismissed as a ruse
Saturday, October 22nd, 2016A pro-government analyst accuses Jobbik leader Gábor Vona of feigning moderation, while in reality pushing a radical agenda, including the withdrawal of Hungary from the European Union. READ MORE
Jobbik leader calls for cancellation of residency bonds programme
Friday, October 21st, 2016A pro-government pundit accuses Jobbik of treason as party leader Gábor Vona makes Jobbik’s support of PM Orbán’s constitutional amendments conditional on scrapping the residence bond scheme. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, thinks that unless Fidesz complies, it will become evident that the governing party has a financial interest in selling Hungarian residence to foreigners. READ MORE