Fidesz’ EPP membership suspended
Friday, March 22nd, 2019The leading pro-government daily as well as a left-wing pundit read the suspension of Fidesz membership in the EPP as a pragmatic deal that benefits both Fidesz and the EPP. READ MORE
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Responsibility of WW2 Allies in Hungary’s Nazi occupation
Thursday, March 21st, 2019In the leading online left-wing liberal news site, a historian accuses a colleague of trying to whitewash Hungarian leaders of responsibility for the Holocaust, by suggesting that the occupation in March 1944 was provoked by the Allied powers in clear disregard for the fate of Hungarian Jews. READ MORE
Remembering Hungary’s occupation by Nazi Germany
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019A historian remembering Hungary’s 1944 occupation contends that the Allied powers ignored the fate of Hungarian Jews. Another young historian calls for a more nuanced and less politicized interpretation of the 1944 events. READ MORE
Repercussions of the Christchurch massacre
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019A conservative blogger interprets the Christchurch spree as an anti-traditionalist attack on traditional values. A pro-government pundit wonders if the massacre could be a secret service plot. An alt-left commentator calls on the government to distance itself from the terrorist’s ideology. READ MORE
Calling for government intervention in the housing market
Monday, March 11th, 2019In the leading online liberal media outlet, an economist calls for the government’s intervention in the real estate market to make housing more affordable. He proposes that the government restricts short-term rentals and bans foreign investors from investing in real estate. READ MORE
The meaning of International Women’s Day
Monday, March 11th, 2019A left-wing columnist calls for more respect and recognition for female nurses. A conservative historian accuses progressives of trying to erase gender differences. READ MORE
PM Orbán would prefer to stay in the EPP
Saturday, March 9th, 2019A conservative pundit finds the suggestion that Fidesz should quit the EPP irresponsible. A left-wing columnist lambasts the EPP leadership for tolerating what he calls the antidemocratic politics of Fidesz for too long. READ MORE
Leading pro-government daily calls on Fidesz to quit EPP
Friday, March 8th, 2019The leading pro-government daily urges Fidesz to leave the European People’s Party, and lead the coalition of anti-immigrant right-wing parties. READ MORE
EPP to debate expulsion of Fidesz
Thursday, March 7th, 2019Commentators from right across the political spectrum wonder whether the European People’s Party will finally expel Fidesz. Most deem it a very unlikely possibility. READ MORE
Army modernization deemed necessary
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019A liberal and a conservative pundit agree that the government’s plan to improve Hungary’s defence capability is necessary and reasonable. It serves the security of the country and also strengthens NATO. READ MORE