Serbia to build oil pipeline to Hungary
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022A pro-government columnist sees the new Serbian-Hungarian pipeline project announced over the weekend as a milestone in relations between the two countries. READ MORE
Oil flow from Russia resumes
Friday, August 12th, 2022A pro-government pundit ridicules explanations by liberal commentators of the one-week interruption of Russian oil deliveries, while a left-wing commentator laments Hungary’s dependence on Russian gas and oil supplies. READ MORE
Russia cuts oil supplies
Thursday, August 11th, 2022The crude oil flow through the Friendship II pipeline has been suspended for six days. A business website weighs the options that remain open to Hungary. READ MORE
Rumours about EU plans to tax Russian oil
Friday, June 10th, 2022Commenting on the alleged plan to impose a heavy European import duty on Russian oil, a conservative thinks that the EU would harm its own unity if it circumvents a member state’s right to veto collective decisions. READ MORE
EU oil embargo compromise seen as a success for PM Orbán
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022Pro-government as well as left-wing and liberal commentators agree that the 6th round of EU sanctions against Russia represents a victory for Prime Minister Orbán. They disagree, however, on whether the agreement serves Hungary’s long-term interests. READ MORE
EU brokers deal on oil embargo
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022In a first swift reaction to news of an agreement on the partial ban of Russian oil by the EU, a conservative pundit praises the Hungarian government for defending Hungarian interests and securing cheap oil for the country. READ MORE
Plans for an oil embargo without Hungary
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022A pro-government columnist believes Hungary would be happy with a non-binding embargo on Russian crude oil, as suggested by the German Deputy Chancellor. READ MORE
The government maintains refusal to accept ban on oil and gas imports from Russia
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022As the government rejects a proposed ban on imported Russian oil – unless the full cost is reimbursed by the European Union, a right-wing analyst praises that position as one rooted in democracy. READ MORE
Weeklies on the row over banning oil imports from Russia
Monday, May 23rd, 2022Opposition-leaning weeklies accuse the government of conniving with Moscow, by rejecting the proposed ban on importing Russian crude oil without significant compensation from the European Union. Pro-government commentators, on the other hand, argue that Hungary’s position is dictated by plain common sense. READ MORE
Phasing out Russian oil still dominates news
Monday, May 16th, 2022Pro-government commentators find the EU proposal to eliminate Russian oil unrealistic and even counterproductive. Left-wing and liberal pundits also acknowledge the economic cost of an oil embargo, but fear that abandoning or diluting the plan would weaken the EU and benefit Russia. READ MORE