First reactions to the quota referendum
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016Commenting on the quota referendum results, left-
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Last arguments before the referendum
Monday, October 3rd, 2016On the eve of the referendum on compulsory European migrant quotas, columnists made a last effort to convince the public about the best course to follow. READ MORE
Quota referendum countdown
Monday, September 26th, 2016A week ahead of the October 2 referendum on the EU migrant distribution quota, weeklies and weekend editions of the leading dailies wonder how the migration crisis should be handled, and ponder the broader implications of the referendum. READ MORE
Foreign Minister Szijjártó on European “no-go zones”
Saturday, September 24th, 2016Pro-government columnists side with Foreign Minister Szijjártó, who in successive interviews with
Ruminations on Hungary’s economic challenges
Friday, September 23rd, 2016A left-wing sociologist thinks that the government has failed to improve welfare in Hungary. A pro-government economist contends that the Orbán government has been successful in boosting the economy and faces only ‘minor challenges’. READ MORE
The Roma and the quota referendum
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016A Roma rights activist accuses the government of trying to blackmail Roma to vote at the quota referendum, whilst using anti-Romani stereotypes to mobilize non-Roma. A regional Gypsy leader, on the other hand argues that the arrival of masses of migrants would represent a threat to Roma communities. READ MORE
Angela Merkel’s self-critical comments on migration
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016A pro-government columnist thinks that despite her self-critical comments, Chancellor Merkel is unlikely to make a U-turn on migration policy. The leading left-wing daily praises Angela Merkel’s efforts and contrasts her inclusive politics with the Hungarian government’s migration rhetoric. READ MORE
Standard & Poor’s upgrades Hungary
Tuesday, September 20th, 2016A conservative analyst interprets the second major rating company’s decision to upgrade Hungary to investment category as an acknowledgement of the success of the oft criticized economic policies pursued by the government and the National Bank. READ MORE
The political stakes of the quota referendum
Monday, September 12th, 2016Analysts across the political spectrum ponder the potential implications of the 2 October migrant quota referendum for Hungarian domestic politics and the European Union. READ MORE
PM Orbán named man of the year at Krynica Economic Forum
Friday, September 9th, 2016A conservative columnist interprets PM Orbán’s honor as proof of his successful politics. His left-wing counterpart accuses the Orbán government of using claims of national sovereignty to entrench corruption. READ MORE