A pro-government commentator contrasts the tens of thousands of ‘white and Christian genuine refugees’ from Ukraine, with those he calls illegal migrants coming from distant countries. A left-wing columnist finds such distinctions racist. READ MORE
Opposition-leaning commentators squarely condemn Russia, while pro-government ones agree to sanctions on Moscow but lambast the opposition candidate for Prime Minister who suggested Hungary should send weapons and soldiers to help Ukraine (although only if NATO asked her to). READ MORE
As the EU imposes another round of sanctions in response to Russia’s moves in eastern Ukraine, commentators try to make sense of what they see as a partial revival of the Cold War. READ MORE
As PM Orbán assures the European Union that Hungary ’is part of the joint EU stance’, media outlets are cautiously dramatic in reporting Russia’s decision to send troops into eastern Ukraine, after President Putin recognised the independence of the two breakaway regions. READ MORE
Commenting on Mr Orbán’s speech outlining his economic policy, a left-wing commentator believes PM Orbán has never been good at understanding how the economy works. READ MORE
A pro-government pundit ascribes the Ukraine-Russia tension to the West’s ignorance of Russian geopolitical considerations. A left-wing columnist, on the other hand, accuses Russia of belligerent behaviour, and calls on the Hungarian government to stand firmly by NATO. READ MORE
A left-wing and a pro-government columnist ponder the implications of Wednesday’s ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union. READ MORE
A pro-government pundit lambasts opposition frontrunner Márki-Zay for suggesting that the opposition represents all currents, including fascists and communists. A left-wing commentator accuses the right of ignoring Márki-Zay’s clarification and apology. READ MORE
Left-wing and liberal analysts interpret the Prime Minister’s speech primarily as the opening of the electoral campaign. READ MORE
A left-wing commentator believes the government should protest against the disqualification of the Hungarian winner of the speed skating short track event in Peking. A pro-government commentator expresses his outrage at the judges’ decision. READ MORE