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
Archive for the ‘Mérce’ Category
Tensions between Fidesz and the EPP
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019Pro-government columnists commenting the proposal to oust Fidesz from the European People’s Party accuse the conservative critics of the Hungarian governing party of serving the interests of the Left and George Soros. Left-wing pundits think that the ruling party deserves expulsion. READ MORE
Left-Jobbik plans for an electoral alliance
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019An alt-left analyst warns that by allying themselves with Jobbik, the left-liberal opposition is taking a huge moral risk which might destroy its already torn credibility. READ MORE
Tenth anniversary of the Anti-Roma killing spree
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019Ten years after a series of murderous attacks on Roma families by extreme right-wingers, an alt-left and a conservative analyst draw opposing conclusions. Both believe, nonetheless, that the plight of the Roma is a central issue in Hungary today.
Government and Opposition trade accusations of anti-Semitism
Monday, February 25th, 2019Left-wing and liberal commentators claim that the government’s philosemitic and pro-Israel messages are just window-dressing. A pro-government columnist finds it outrageous that the Left is willing to cooperate with the Jobbik party. A centrist pundit thinks that it is good news that all mainstream parties try to disavow anti-Semitism. READ MORE
Hopes for a compromise on science reform
Thursday, February 14th, 2019As the government endorses a compromise proposed by a group of conservative professors to bridge the controversy over the planned reform of research, opinions continue to clash over the planned changes. READ MORE