Economic slowdown feared
November 26th, 2019
A left-wing analyst and the leading independent online economic media outlet suspect that Hungarian GDP growth has peaked, and a major slowdown will hit Hungary soon. READ MORE
Electoral system works, sociologist says
November 25th, 2019
A veteran sociologist believes the government can be defeated by the united opposition. The question is whether the challengers can prove that they are fit to govern. READ MORE
Hóman remembered for both his merits and his sins
November 25th, 2019
A pro-government writer admits that monuments to historic heroes should only be erected after a thorough public debate on their merits and faults. READ MORE
Tags: culture wars, history
Opposition seen as subservient to imperial forces
November 25th, 2019
A pro-government analyst believes public life in Hungary is fatally split between the supporters of nationhood and those of Empire. READ MORE
Tags: Momentum, opposition
Hungary vetoes EU condemnation of US policy on Israel
November 23rd, 2019
A neoconservative pundit welcomes Hungary’s preliminary veto of an EU declaration condemning a recent statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which recognised the Jewish settlements in the West Bank as legal. READ MORE
Hungarian nominee for EU commissioner passes EP test
November 22nd, 2019
A left-wing commentator notes with resignation that PM Orbán has had his way, as his compromise candidate for EU Enlargement Commissioner was found fit for the job by the competent (Foreign Affairs) committee of the European Parliament. READ MORE
A radical left-winger launches a wake-up call
November 21st, 2019
An anti-capitalist author calls for the creation of a strong radical left-wing movement within the opposition. READ MORE
Tags: Left, opposition
Horthy anniversary revives history debate
November 20th, 2019
A left-wing pundit accuses the government of following in the footsteps of the interwar authoritarian regime, while a right-wing author calls Horthy an incorruptible patriot. READ MORE
Momentum backs fellow liberals in neighbouring countries
November 19th, 2019
A pro-government analyst criticises the new liberal party for backing Romanian and Slovak candidates in neighbouring countries, instead of supporting representatives of the substantial Hungarian minorities there. READ MORE
Tags: Momentum, transborder politics
Friendly fire in the weeklies from Right and Left
November 18th, 2019
Two pro-government commentators call on Fidesz to take the results of the October local election very seriously, and change course. A left-wing columnist cautions the opposition against revengeful politics. READ MORE
Tags: election, Fidesz, opposition