PM Orbán’s feud with the EU seen as successful

A liberal radio commentator thinks that dangerous as clashing with the European mainstream might seem, it may be politically profitable for Mr Orbán.

Brussels unlocks €10 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary

A liberal foreign policy expert believes that releasing one-third of the €30 billion suspended over rule-of-law concerns is part of a deal whereby Hungary will not oppose further EU payments to Ukraine.

Momentum mayors revolt against Anna Donáth

As two of Momentum’s three mayors oppose Donáth’s position not to run in alliance with the Democratic Coalition, a liberal commentator believes the revolt of Momentum against the DK is over.

Government billboards feature Alex Soros and von der Leyen

A liberal commentator believes Soros Junior is less fit for the role of propaganda scarecrow than his father was.

National Museum director sacked

The Hungarian organizer of the World Press Photo exhibition says he doesn’t understand why the director of the National Museum had to be dismissed in connection with WPP.

Conflicting takes on the elections in Poland

A former liberal diplomat welcomes the victory of the opposition in Poland, while a pro-government commentator warns the Hungarian Left that it was not PM Orbán who lost his seat in Poland.

The opposition isn’t profiting from Fidesz’s loss of popularity

A left-wing analyst finds it devastating for the opposition that it has not been able to increase its voting base at a time when economic difficulties have eroded support for the governing party.

Russian history textbook calls 1956 Revolution a ‘fascist rebellion’

Opposition-leaning outlets urge the government to protest, while a pro-government commentator claims that the government side has never considered Russia a friend.

Libri taken over by MCC

As government-funded MCC becomes the almost exclusive owner of Hungary’s largest bookseller and publishing company, a pro-government pundit ridicules liberal protests against the takeover.

MEPs pass resolution condemning Hungary

Commentators sharply disagree on the resolution passed by the European Parliament, questioning the suitability of Hungary to take over the rotating presidency of the European Council one year from now.