Martin Schulz criticizes the Hungarian government
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017A pro-government and a left-wing columnist agree that the victory of Martin Schulz at the German election would be undesirable for the Hungarian governing party. READ MORE
Archive for the ‘Népszava’ Category
President Áder re-elected
Wednesday, March 15th, 2017A left-wing columnist describes President Áder as unfit for the job and praises opposition candidate László Majtényi. His conservative counterpart on the other hand believes that Mr Áder’s first term has been successful. READ MORE
PM Orbán’s assessment of the EU summit
Monday, March 13th, 2017Commentators across the political spectrum speculate on the future of the European Union, the Visegrád cooperation process, and other consequences of the Friday EU summit. They all agree that Hungary will have to make a tough choice if the EU is transformed into a two-speed union. READ MORE
Migration and border patrolling in focus
Friday, March 10th, 2017As Parliament decides to detain all asylum seekers while their claims are processed, two left-wing analysts accuse the government of violating basic human rights. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, accuses the Left of levelling unfounded criticism against the government which, he believes, is defending the security and culture of Hungary and Europe. READ MORE
Hungarian short film wins Oscar
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017Commentators disagree on whether or not an unprecedented series of prestigious prizes won by state-sponsored Hungarian films over the past year show that the controversial reforms enacted by the right-wing government in the film industry were correct after all. READ MORE
ELTE to launch gender studies program
Monday, February 27th, 2017Conservative commentators fulminate as Eötvös Loránd University announces plans to open a degree program in gender studies. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, accuses the critics of gender studies of trying to force their ideological vision on Hungarians. READ MORE
Socialist frontrunner rules out cooperation with Gyurcsány
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017Commentators wonder if a left-wing electoral pact is possible, as the Socialist candidate for Prime Minister calls on his main potential ally to quit politics altogether. READ MORE
Hungarian film wins Golden Bear
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017The leading pro-government daily contends that Ildikó Enyedi’s success at the Berlin film festival indicates that the Hungarian public film funding system works well. A left-wing commentator acknowledges the state’s role in the success, but nonetheless considers the fund distribution scheme absurd. READ MORE
PM withdraws from Left coalition talks
Friday, February 17th, 2017A leading left-wing pundit excoriates all left-wing parties for pursuing their individual interests instead of co-operating to defeat the incumbent government in next year’s election. READ MORE
Hungary plans 2.5 per cent GDP growth
Friday, February 10th, 2017Commentators disagree sharply on Hungary’s economic growth potential. READ MORE