National Consultation on EU sanctions concluded
A pro-government lawyer interprets the results of the National Consultation on EU sanctions as clear endorsement of the government’s policies. A left-wing columnist thinks that the whole national consultation exercise is nothing but a costly propaganda tool. READ MORE
Tags: energy, EU, inflation, National Consultation, Russia, sanctions
Opposition candidate wins Jászberény by-election
Commentators ponder the implications of the Jászberény mayoral by-election victory, by a Jobbik candidate supported by most left-wing parties. READ MORE
Tags: by-election, Democratic Coalition, Jobbik, opposition
Concerns over minority rights in Ukraine
A conservative columnist thinks that once the war is over, Hungarian minorities in Ukraine should be granted territorial autonomy, and dismisses allegations that Hungary wants to re-annex Transcarpathia. READ MORE
Tags: autonomy, minorities, Transcarpathia, Ukraine
On the passing of Gáspár Miklós Tamás
The iconic Marxist philosopher remembered on both Left and Right. READ MORE
Tags: TGM
Weeklies on PM Orbán’s strategic remarks
Left-wing and liberal authors suspect that the Prime Minister is considering detaching himself from the Western alliance of which Hungary is a member, while pro-government commentators agree with his view that the international arena is increasingly characterised by opposition between rigid blocks. READ MORE
Pensions raised by 15 percent
Even as old-age pensions are increased to follow the inflation rate forecast for 2023, a left-wing columnist sees no reason for the elderly to thank the government. READ MORE
The government hopes to reverse the ’Erasmus decision’
While 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
Tags: EU funds, Navracsics, universities
EU to suspend Erasmus programmes for Hungarian foundation-run universities
A pro-government columnist suspects political reasons behind the move by the European Commission, while a left-wing commentator accuses the government of being responsible for closing Europe’s doors to thousands of Hungarian students. READ MORE
Tags: EU, Navracsics, universities
Hungary buys Vodafone
Liberal authors question the rationality of public ownership in the mobile phone industry, while a pro-government commentator sees the deal as a strategic step which bolsters Hungarian sovereignty. READ MORE
Tags: MOL, telecommunications