An independent analyst on the PM’s address
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023A well-known political scientist suggests that Mr Orbán’s words should be read as a hint that he intends to be less confrontational with Hungary’s Western allies. READ MORE
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Debate over Hungary’s foreign politics
Thursday, February 16th, 2023A pro-government analyst accuses the US of interfering in Hungarian politics in an effort to make Hungary follow America’s interests. A left-wing commentator finds the government’s foreign policy path completely mistaken. READ MORE
A conservative take on the Davos World Economic Forum
Wednesday, January 25th, 2023A right-wing economist sees the traditional Davos forum as a gathering of an elite that wants to run the world, pushing elected leaders into the background. READ MORE
The National Anthem through a political lens
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023The Day of Hungarian Culture has been celebrated on 22 January since 1989, the day in 1823 when Ferenc Kölcsey completed the verses of what would soon become the Hungarian National Anthem. Commentators on both sides draw political lessons on the 200th anniversary. READ MORE
The government hopes to reverse the ’Erasmus decision’
Friday, January 13th, 2023While Cabinet Minister Tibor Navracsics asks the European Commission what Hungary should do to reopen the Erasmus programme to its foundation-run universities, pro-government commentators find the approach of the EC politically motivated. READ MORE
Opposing narratives on 2022
Monday, January 2nd, 2023A liberal and a right-wing author offer radically diverging interpretations on what the past year has meant in Hungarian politics. READ MORE
PM Orbán declines doorstep after morning mass
Saturday, December 17th, 2022Opinions diverge on whether it was ill-bred of a journalist to try and interview the Prime Minister as he was leaving a church service. READ MORE
Government imposes ‘extra profit’ tax on fuel suppliers
Friday, December 9th, 2022As the government slaps a windfall tax on fuel suppliers, a former left-wing politician calls on the government to compensate families for higher fuel prices. A pro-government columnist accuses the Left of demagogic opportunism. READ MORE
Weeklies on Hungary’s EU funding prospects
Monday, November 28th, 2022Weeklies and weekend editions of dailies ponder if and when Hungary will get access to suspended EU funding. READ MORE
Hungary blocks €18 billion EU loan to Ukraine
Thursday, November 17th, 2022A pro-government columnist explains that Hungary is ready to help Ukraine bilaterally, but opposes the idea of the European Union taking up a collective loan to help Ukraine. READ MORE