PM called Hadházy a ’sneaking, lurking fox’

A left-wing commentator returns the adjectives to the Prime Minister himself, while a cabinet minister repeats the accusation that Hadházy, MP is a ‘mendacious fox’. READ MORE

Weeklies on French riots and the resignation of the Justice Minister

A liberal analyst attributes the week-long rioting throughout France to institutional racism, while a right-wing commentator asks how masses of second and third-generation immigrants can be fully integrated.

Commentators disagree sharply on the reasons behind the resignation of Justice Minister Judit Varga and her new role as lead Fidesz candidate for the European Parliament elections in 2024.

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Weeklies on Wagner mutiny

Analysts agree that the abortive attempt by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to march on Moscow revealed weaknesses within the Putin regime. One pro-government commentator accuses the opposition of rooting for the head of the Wagner group. READ MORE

Weeklies on suspended EU transfers

Opposition-leaning commentators take it for granted that most of the financial transfers to Hungary will continue to be withheld by the European Union. One pro-government expert also believes that Hungary must prepare for that eventuality. READ MORE

US Ambassador slams government at Pride Festival

Pro-government authors believe that Ambassador Pressman is biased against Hungary. READ MORE

Weeklies on the war in Ukraine

Opposition-leaning and pro-government commentators offer sharply opposing views on the latest developments in the war. READ MORE

Weeklies on the prospect of lasting delays to EU funds

Left-wing commentators suspect that the government would rather give up the bulk of the EU transfers to Hungary than fulfil the rule of law conditions set by the European Commission. Pro-government columnists suggest that the controversy behind the frozen European funds is based on divergences over identity politics. READ MORE

Conservative figure warns against confrontation

A former diplomat suggests that Hungary should play a more positive role in international relations. READ MORE

Momentum takes student demonstrators to Brussels

A pro-government columnist lambasts Momentum MEP Anna Donáth for asking European Commission Vice President Vera Jourová to keep financial transfers to Hungary frozen until the government reforms the system of public education. READ MORE

Weeklies on conflicts with the EU

The weeklies went to print before the European Parliament adopted its resolution on Thursday, questioning Hungary’s ability to take over the rotating presidency of the European Council a year from now. All took the outcome of the vote for granted, however, and pondered its implications. READ MORE