Viktor Orbán re-elected as party chairman

Left-liberal commentators find Orbán’s speech at the Fidesz Congress uninspiring while a pro-government columnist says Fidesz is preparing for a tough fight. READ MORE

Baja vote to be repeated in one station

Muted celebrations of the court ruling in the left-wing press – and few reactions from the government side READ MORE

OTP CEO Sándor Csányi sells his shares

A liberal commentator speculates that Csányi is under pressure because he has accumulated too much power for the Prime Minister’s liking. He believes Csányi’ share sales are a warning, and the fight is not over yet. READ MORE

Left-wing coalition in the making

Commenting on the first round of talks between MSZP leader Attila Mesterházy and his rival and ally, Gordon Bajnai, analysts agree that their alliance is likely to prove an uphill battle until next year’s elections.

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