Jobbik proposes referendum to keep Hungary in the EU
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022While most parties reject the idea of a referendum on Hungary’s EU membership, a left-wing commentator deems it useful. READ MORE
Controversy over PM Orbán’s Băile Tușnad address
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022A pro-government commentator praises the Prime Minister for his endeavour to preserve Hungary as a distinct nation among others, while a left-wing pundit describes Mr Orbán’s speech as inconsistent. READ MORE
Allegations that the EU will propose gas rationing
Thursday, July 21st, 2022A pro-government commentator is outraged by suggestions that the European Commission may propose centrally rationing gas consumption. A liberal analyst takes it for granted that the Hungarian government will try to veto any such attempt. READ MORE
Arguments against sanctions on Russia
Wednesday, July 20th, 2022Two moderate analysts think that the EU needs to reconsider its insistence on anti-Russian sanctions – otherwise Europeans may revolt due to high energy prices. READ MORE
Washington to end tax treaty with Hungary
Tuesday, July 12th, 2022As the US announces the termination of double tax treaty with Hungary, the leading pro-government daily agrees with the government that it is crucial for Hungary to keep corporate taxes low. READ MORE
Leftist author urges the EU to get tough on Russia – and Hungary
Wednesday, July 6th, 2022A left-wing commentator excoriates the European Union for what he sees as its habit of procrastinating instead of confronting Russia and PM Orbán of Hungary. READ MORE
Left-wing analysts on the dismal state of the opposition
Friday, July 1st, 2022Two leftist political scientists describe the state of the opposition as critical, but one also believes the government will not withstand the trial of the coming years. READ MORE
Ukraine and Moldova get EU candidate status
Monday, June 27th, 2022A conservative and a left-wing pundit comment on the decision to grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. Both accuse the EU of failing to use the opportunity to further its geopolitical interests. READ MORE
Fear of Europe drifting into war
Monday, June 27th, 2022Two pro-government commentators ponder the chances of the escalation of the Ukraine war into a conflict between Russia and Europe – or even a Third World War. READ MORE
EU criticized – from the Left
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022A left-wing commentator suspects that Hungary supports Bosnia-Herzegovina’s EU candidacy application in order to paralyse the EU and keep Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia out. READ MORE