Opposition ‘should prove it can govern’
Friday, January 28th, 2022An independent but opposition-leaning pundit lambasts the leaders of the opposition for still not coming forward with a consistent government program. READ MORE
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Vona on PM Orbán’s chances next April
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021In two successive articles, the former Jobbik leader lists five reasons why the Prime Minister should be concerned, in the run-up to next year’s parliamentary elections – and another five factors which should reassure him. READ MORE
Former Jobbik leader on chances of opposition
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021Gábor Vona believes that the opposition parties face tough battles ahead which could jeopardize their unity. Such challenges will prevail even if they win the April election. READ MORE
Karácsony and Márki-Zay cannot run in tandem
Thursday, October 7th, 2021Jobbik’s founder and former leader – now a political analyst – suggests that since the two mayors cannot run together for the title of opposition prime ministerial candidate in next year’s election, Márki-Zay should withdraw his nomination to let Karácsony win the opposition primary. READ MORE
First reactions to the German election
Tuesday, September 28th, 2021In the first snap reactions to the Bundestag election results, pundits across the political scene foretell more tension between the next German government and Hungary.
Opposition primary suspended after IT crash
Tuesday, September 21st, 2021Opposition-leaning authors suspect the government side behind the crash of the vote counting server on Saturday, the first day of the primary held to elect PM Orbán’s challenger. The main pro-government daily ridicules that claim. IT experts suggest that the cyber defence of the server must have been badly configured. READ MORE
Opposition holds first primary debate
Wednesday, September 15th, 2021Commentators right across the political spectrum agree that the opposition candidates avoided fierce disputes and divisive topics in order to show unity. READ MORE
Inflation approaches 5%
Friday, September 10th, 2021A left-wing commentator accuses the government of incompetence in both forecasting and managing inflation. A government-friendly analyst, on the other hand, remarks that old age pensioners will be more than compensated for the rise in prices. READ MORE
Outrage over racist abuse at the Hungary-England match
Monday, September 6th, 2021A conservative columnist thinks that English commentators accusing Hungarian fans of widespread racism use double standards. A moderate columnist finds it sad that Hungary is being judged after the behaviour of a couple of hundred racist fans. READ MORE
Opposition announces schedule for primaries
Friday, May 14th, 2021The main 6 Opposition parties have announced the schedule for their autumn primaries. The two-round election will be held in September and October. They have also agreed to allow online voting. READ MORE