Opposition candidate wins Jászberény by-election
Thursday, January 19th, 2023Commentators ponder the implications of the Jászberény mayoral by-election victory, by a Jobbik candidate supported by most left-wing parties. READ MORE
Archive for the ‘Népszava’ Category
Pensions raised by 15 percent
Saturday, January 14th, 2023Even as old-age pensions are increased to follow the inflation rate forecast for 2023, a left-wing columnist sees no reason for the elderly to thank the government. READ MORE
Conflicting views on Hungary’s place in the world
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023A speech by Prime Minister Orbán about Hungary’s efforts to avoid a new cold war and another by US Ambassador David Pressman exhorting ‘everyone to make their choice’ have prompted widely disparate commentaries from left-wing and pro-government columnists. READ MORE
Ruminations on the weakness of the opposition
Monday, January 9th, 2023Commentators all across the political spectrum agree that in its fragmented and weak szate, the opposition is not likely to be a challenge for Fidesz any time soon. READ MORE
Ruminations on Ukraine war
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023Right-wing commentators contend that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end unless the US makes a U-turn. A left-wing commentator is confident that Russia will lose the war. READ MORE
Next year’s budget deficit revised upwards
Saturday, December 31st, 2022A left-wing commentator lambasts the Fiscal Council of Hungary, which has approved the amendments to next year’s budget, albeit with several reservations. READ MORE
Gloomy outlook for 2023
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022Analysts on both sides of the political divide fear that next year will bring further hardships for Hungarians – and the world. READ MORE
Conflicting takes on the economy in 2022
Saturday, December 24th, 2022A left-wing commentator suggests that 2022 was a tough year for Hungarians because the economy was mismanaged by the government. A conservative economist points out that real wages have been on the rise in Hungary. READ MORE
Prime Minister Orbán’s end-of-the-year speech
Friday, December 23rd, 2022A pro-government commentator agrees with the Prime Minister that Hungary has done well in the past year, despite unprecedented difficulties. A left-wing columnist accuses the Prime Minister of talking hot air. READ MORE
Fidesz popularity remains unscathed
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022In a comment on a recent by-election result in Budapest, a left-wing columnist fears that the opposition is losing whatever has remained of its credibility and support. READ MORE