Weeklies on Hungary’s EU funding prospects

Weeklies and weekend editions of dailies ponder if and when Hungary will get access to suspended EU funding.

Opposition deemed weightless and irrelevant

An independent political analyst contends that as the opposition has failed to mount a credible challenge to the government, its last hope is that the government’s popularity will be eroded by external geopolitical or economic difficulties.

Dispute over EU sanctions

A pro-government media outlet speculates that the EU wants to withhold funding from Hungary in order to finance Ukraine. A left-wing commentator accuses the government of spreading lies about the EU sanctions on Russia.

Klára Dobrev calls for demonstrations on 23 October

A pro-government pundit describes the appeal launched by the ‘shadow prime minister’ of the Democratic Coalition as an expression of ‘communist impudence’.

A left-wing take on the future of EU funds

A column in the left-wing nationwide daily agrees with pro-government commentators on the probability that frozen EU funds will be unblocked by the end of the year.

Controversy over State Audit Office report on women

A left-wing columnist discusses an analysis on the alleged overrepresentation of female students in higher education. He accuses the government of trying to force traditional gender roles on women. A government critical conservative pundit finds the accusation groundless.

St. Stephen’s Day diagnoses

A conservative pundit critical of the government claims that the government has weakened democracy, which amounts to abandoning St. Stephen’s vision. A pro-government commentator, on the other hand, accuses the opposition of trying to rob Hungary of its Christian and national character, the cornerstones of St. Stephen’s legacy.

School year kicks off with partisan debates

A left-wing commentator accuses the government of ignoring the threat of coronavirus by not introducing any restrictions in classrooms. A pro-government pundit blames traffic jams on Budapest Mayor Karácsony.

Primary schools to reopen next week

A conservative commentator lambasts teachers who refuse to be inoculated against Covid 19, as primary schools prepare to resume classroom instruction from next Monday. 75 per cent of teachers and nurses have registered and have already received a first dose of the vaccine.

Dispute over new lockdowns and vaccination rollout

Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s vaccination strategy. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, lambasts the opposition for weakening trust in Eastern jabs.