EU Foreign Ministers approve new Commission
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019A pro-government commentator interprets the approval of Ursula von der Leyden’s new Commission by the Foreign Ministers as ‘a huge blow for pro-migration groups’. READ MORE
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Electoral system works, sociologist says
Monday, November 25th, 2019A veteran sociologist believes the government can be defeated by the united opposition. The question is whether the challengers can prove that they are fit to govern. READ MORE
Hóman remembered for both his merits and his sins
Monday, November 25th, 2019A pro-government writer admits that monuments to historic heroes should only be erected after a thorough public debate on their merits and faults. READ MORE
Opposition seen as subservient to imperial forces
Monday, November 25th, 2019A pro-government analyst believes public life in Hungary is fatally split between the supporters of nationhood and those of Empire. READ MORE
Hungary vetoes EU condemnation of US policy on Israel
Saturday, November 23rd, 2019A neoconservative pundit welcomes Hungary’s preliminary veto of an EU declaration condemning a recent statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which recognised the Jewish settlements in the West Bank as legal. READ MORE
Hungarian nominee for EU commissioner passes EP test
Friday, November 22nd, 2019A left-wing commentator notes with resignation that PM Orbán has had his way, as his compromise candidate for EU Enlargement Commissioner was found fit for the job by the competent (Foreign Affairs) committee of the European Parliament. READ MORE
A radical left-winger launches a wake-up call
Thursday, November 21st, 2019An anti-capitalist author calls for the creation of a strong radical left-wing movement within the opposition. READ MORE
Horthy anniversary revives history debate
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019A left-wing pundit accuses the government of following in the footsteps of the interwar authoritarian regime, while a right-wing author calls Horthy an incorruptible patriot. READ MORE
Momentum backs fellow liberals in neighbouring countries
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019A pro-government analyst criticises the new liberal party for backing Romanian and Slovak candidates in neighbouring countries, instead of supporting representatives of the substantial Hungarian minorities there. READ MORE
Weeklies on the first days of opposition rule in Budapest
Monday, November 11th, 2019Weeklies wonder if the opposition parties who defeated Fidesz in almost half of the big cities, including the capital, will become its real challenger at the 2022 Parliamentary elections. READ MORE