Criticism of PM’s address on the economy
Thursday, March 7th, 2024The nationwide left-wing print daily carries two disparaging commentaries on the Prime Minister’s address to business leaders on the state of the economy. READ MORE
The nationwide left-wing print daily carries two disparaging commentaries on the Prime Minister’s address to business leaders on the state of the economy. READ MORE
A pro-government commentator believes that the doomsday predictions of the opposition will backfire. READ MORE
A left-leaning economist thinks that the Chinese battery plant planned in the city of Debrecen will not serve Hungarian economic interests but will harm the environment. A pro-government columnist finds such fears absurd and politically motivated, noting that similar factories operate in Germany. READ MORE
A government critical conservative economist believes that the government needs to maintain a strict economic policy path and secure access to suspended EU funds to improve Hungary’s economic outlook. READ MORE
As year-on-year inflation breaks another record, economists wonder if rapidly rising prices have any potential benefit. READ MORE
A left-wing commentator suggests that 2022 was a tough year for Hungarians because the economy was mismanaged by the government. A conservative economist points out that real wages have been on the rise in Hungary. READ MORE
A left-wing columnist calls on the Prime Minister to step down, after the President of the National Bank informed a parliamentary committee that Hungary is on the brink of an economic crisis. A pro-government pundit finds both this suggestion, and Mr Matolcsy’s criticism unfounded. 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
Left-wing and liberal analysts blame the government and the National Bank for the high price Hungarians are paying to regain the trust of the markets. A pro-government pundit is optimistic that Hungary can avoid recession – despite the global economic crisis. READ MORE
A left-wing commentator questions the government’ decision to impose interest rate caps on business loans. READ MORE