A left-wing commentator excoriates the government for not doing enough to reduce Hungary’s dependency on Russia energy supplies, while the main pro-government daily devotes two editorials in as many days to its demand for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. READ MORE
A conservative analyst believes that the Republicans are doomed to lose the next presidential election if Donald Trump wins the GOP nomination. READ MORE
A pro-government columnist explains that Hungary is ready to help Ukraine bilaterally, but opposes the idea of the European Union taking up a collective loan to help Ukraine. READ MORE
A Hungarian-Israeli military analyst suggests that the pattern of past wars waged by Russia doesn’t augur well for peace in Ukraine. READ MORE
An expert on social work fears that the government’s amendments to the welfare law are meant to weaken public welfare under the pretext of strengthening individual responsibility. A pro-government pundit finds that accusation absurd and groundless. READ MORE
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A left-wing columnist and a liberal weekly doubt if the government really wants to meet the requirements set for the release of suspended EU transfers. READ MORE
A pro-government commentator accuses the EU of using double standards – and singling out Hungary for defending its national interest and opposing sanctions on Russia. READ MORE
An independent analyst and a pro-government blogger express opposing views on the government’s decision to impose price caps on potatoes and eggs – among other basic products. READ MORE
Commentators from across the political spectrum ponder the implications of the US midterm election results – on the US, and beyond. READ MORE