Further comments on US visa waiver restrictions
Friday, August 4th, 2023Although the new restriction on visa-free travel to the United States is largely symbolic, the issue has stirred strong emotional reactions in the Hungarian media. READ MORE
An independent analyst on the PM’s address
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023A well-known political scientist suggests that Mr Orbán’s words should be read as a hint that he intends to be less confrontational with Hungary’s Western allies. READ MORE
Debate over Hungary’s foreign politics
Thursday, February 16th, 2023A pro-government analyst accuses the US of interfering in Hungarian politics in an effort to make Hungary follow America’s interests. A left-wing commentator finds the government’s foreign policy path completely mistaken. READ MORE
EP majority opposes the release of frozen funds to Hungary
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022A pro-government columnist accuses EP Deputy Speaker Katarina Barley of ‘imperial tactics’ for suggesting that the EU should withhold funding from Hungary. A left-wing commentator attributes the EU’s critical stance on Hungary to the government’s efforts to seek populist alliances abroad. READ MORE
David Pressman takes over as US Ambassador to Hungary
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022The leading pro-government daily criticizes the next US ambassador for openly denouncing Hungary and expressing concern over the state of democracy. READ MORE
Dissecting Hungary’s approach to the war in Ukraine
Monday, July 25th, 2022The Hungarian weeklies, and the weekend editions of the daily papers ponder Hungary’s relationship to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and where EU sanctions on Russia might lead. READ MORE
Could Hungary get financial compensation for phasing out Russian oil?
Thursday, May 12th, 2022Before leaks or rumours spread about substantial compensation to be paid to Hungary for its vote on the ban of oil imports from Russia, a left-wing commentator argued that Hungary stands isolated in the world, while his pro-government counterpart saw Prime Minister Orbán as a key actor on the European scene. READ MORE
The fallout of the Ukraine war on Hungary
Monday, March 7th, 2022Pundits and political analysts across the political spectrum ponder if and how the Ukraine war might impact the party preferences of Hungarians and therefore the outcome of the Parliamentary election in four weeks’ time. READ MORE
Misgivings on the anniversary of US-Hungarian diplomatic relations
Tuesday, August 31st, 2021Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of US-Hungary diplomatic relations, a pro-government pundit fears that the new US administration will actively try and help the Hungarian opposition. READ MORE
Germany calls for the veto of EU member states in foreign affairs to be abolished
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021A pro-government author criticises German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who has called for EU member states to lose their veto rights on international issues while agreeing with Prime Minister Orbán who staunchly opposes the proposal. READ MORE