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The failed reburial of József Nyirő in Transylvania


Commentators across the political spectrum find the Hungarian-Romanian diplomatic incident over writer József Nyirő’s reburial sad but absurd. Right-wing commentators claim that Nyirő was not a National Socialist radical and blame the Romanian government and left-leaning Romanian Hungarians for the conflict. Left-wing columnists suggest that the Hungarian government has exacerbated tensions by commemorating a Fascist writer. READ MORE

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State should regulate, not dominate business


A conservative economist welcomes efforts by the government to increase the state’s role in overseeing markets. He warns however that the government should only get involved in the markets temporarily to restore normality, instead of becoming a permanent actor. READ MORE

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The State Department’s views on Hungary


A right wing columnist chastises the US State Department for pronouncing unfounded opinions about Hungary. READ MORE

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Kádár at 100


Commentators from the left and right reflect on what the late communist leader meant for Hungarians during the 32 years of his rule, and what he means to them today. READ MORE

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Klubrádió endgame


According to centrist media experts the latest amendments to the Media Act might force the opposition radio station to re-apply for the status of public content provider and thus not be compelled to pay a frequency fee. A commentator close to the government warns that all attempts to stifle Klubrádió harm the government’s reputation. READ MORE

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Clamp-down on multinational supermarket chains: are Hungarian retailers really better?


The deputy editor of the main right-wing daily asks why the government only puts pressure on multinational chain stores, rather than on every retailer caught cheating. READ MORE

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Abortion pill under fire


In a right-wing daily a columnist protests against the prohibition of the abortion pill. Women’s organizations also rally against the ban while pro-life politicians and activists describe the pill as ‘poisonous.’ READ MORE

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Is Hungary a free-rider in NATO?


A centrist analyst urges the government to increase military expenditure, and argues that peace does  not come free of charge, and that Hungary should not expect her allies to defend her and get nothing in return. READ MORE

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For and against Horthy


An editorial in Népszabadság protests against what it calls an emerging cult around Miklós Horthy, Regent of Hungary in the interwar years and during the Second World War. A right-wing commentator argues that left wing historians and columnists attack Horthy in an attempt to hurt Viktor Orbán. READ MORE

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Controversies over party funding, and over Horthy and Kádár, the two main figures of 20th century Hungarian history


A centrist analyst fiercely opposes the Prime Minister’s idea of suspending public funding for political parties. A left wing commentator believes Fidesz has even broader control over public assets than the ruling party had under Communism. A sociologist shows that Hungary’s Communist ruler is more popular today than he even was during his last years in office. And a grass-roots Horthy-revival sparks furious emotions. READ MORE

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