Archive for the ‘Magyar Demokrata’ Category
Socialist and liberal politicians accused of corruption
Saturday, February 11th, 2017The EU anti-fraud agency has published its report on the M4 Budapest metro. The report names Socialist-Liberal politicians and multinational companies as potential participants in Hungary’s largest corruption case. READ MORE
Hungary’s chances in the shifting global order
Monday, January 30th, 2017Pundits across the political spectrum speculate about Hungary’s role and opportunities in the international order that is emerging after Donald Trump’s inauguration. READ MORE
Weeklies on Donald Trump, 45th president of the US
Monday, January 23rd, 2017Commentators unanimously predict that Donald Trump will bring something entirely new into American and world politics, but disagree on whether to welcome or fear that novelty. READ MORE
Further ruminations on Jobbik’s turn to the centre
Monday, January 16th, 2017Although all the involved parties have dismissed such speculations, pundits both on Left and Right continue to discuss the potential of a broad anti-Fidesz opposition including both the left-wing parties and Jobbik. READ MORE
Donald Trump’s victory still on the agenda
Monday, November 21st, 2016Hungarian weeklies ponder the implications of the US presidential election on Hungary and its broader cultural ramifications. READ MORE
US Presidential election in focus
Monday, November 7th, 2016Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics. READ MORE
Opposition divided on 1956 anniversary
Monday, October 31st, 2016Print weeklies agree that the left-wing opposition was unconvincing in its celebration of the anniversary of the 1956 revolution. Opinions diverge on whether the opposition can recover – any time soon – from its current state of paralysis. READ MORE
Conservative analyst calls for a more democratic EU
Monday, October 17th, 2016A conservative columnist accuses the European Commission of serving corporate interests. He calls on the European Council to reclaim power and stop the further disintegration of the EU. READ MORE
The political landscape after the referendum
Monday, October 10th, 2016Commentators across the political spectrum ponder the implications of the 2 October quota referendum for the main parties and their mobilization strategies. READ MORE