A left-wing commentator writes that PM Orbán gave in to pressure by agreeing to the Ukrainian aid package, while a pro-government observer calls the result a sensible compromise. READ MORE
A liberal radio commentator thinks that dangerous as clashing with the European mainstream might seem, it may be politically profitable for Mr Orbán. READ MORE
Although the existence of a purported plan to ruin Hungary financially has been denied by senior EU officials, a pro-government columnist condemns the leak as an intentional move to blackmail Hungary. READ MORE
A left-wing columnist urges the opposition to show a convincing alternative to Hungarian voters. READ MORE
Commentators agree that hindering first Finland’s then Sweden’s accession to NATO, as well as being sanctioned by the European Union and openly criticised by the US administration, have put Hungary in a unique position within the Western alliance, although they offer conflicting explanations. READ MORE
A leading aid to PM Orbán denied allegations that Hungary’s approval of Sweden’s membership of the Atlantic Alliance depends on Turkey’s position. READ MORE
An alt-left commentator finds it obvious that to maximise their chances, opposition parties should run for the forthcoming municipal elections on two parallel electoral liists. READ MORE
Two radical and two moderate analyses from both sides of the political spectrum offer diametrically opposed evaluations of the first controversial steps by the new Polish government to consolidate its political positions. READ MORE
A left-wing columnist agrees with the European Parliament in its criticism of the European Commission, while a pro-government commentator describes the repeated moves by the EP against the Hungarian government as a ’despicable soap opera’. READ MORE
An independent analyst believes that if Trump returns to the White House, Hungary’s relations with the US could improve — but only temporarily READ MORE