A liberal news reporter quotes unnamed sources as saying that several leading Fidesz politicians are alarmed by the sight of their party drifting away from the European People’s Party. READ MORE
As the General Assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) adopts counter-proposals to the radical reform of scientific research envisaged by the government, a left-wing commentator thinks Cabinet Minister Palkovics has, for the first time, failed in his effort to appease opposition to the government. READ MORE
A left-wing columnist thinks President Trump intends to express concern over Hungary’s co-operation with China and Russia, while pro-government commentators suggest that he wants to bolster Mr Orbán’s position before the European Elections. READ MORE
A pro-government columnist claims that Hungary has become an important diplomatic actor, citing the news that Viktor Orbán will be received by US President Trump later in May, as well as Italian League leader and deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini’s visit on Thursday to Budapest. A left-wing commentator downplays the importance of President Trump’s invitation. READ MORE
A left-wing commentator accuses the government of ignoring the needs of poor Hungarians. A pro-government columnist thinks that the government has done much more for Hungarian employees than left-wing governments. READ MORE
In articles recalling Hungary’s accession, columnists from Left and Right draw up a balance sheet of the country’s 15 years in the European Union. READ MORE
Commentators almost unanimously condemn a Socialist MP who referred to rats when speaking about the popularity of Fidesz. One, however, accepts her denial. READ MORE
A left-wing commentator believes that the political class is too attracted to centralism for the local elections scheduled for the autumn to make any real sense. READ MORE
A left-wing analyst hopes the newly elected ‘outsider President’ of the Ukraine will bring relief to Hungary’s tormented north-eastern neighbour. READ MORE
Five weeks ahead of the European Parliamentary election, both pro-government and left-leaning pundits predict a Fidesz victory. READ MORE