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
Weeklies on the fallout of the war in Ukraine
Monday, June 20th, 2022Commentators try to make sense of the changes the war is triggering in Hungary’s international standing, in attitudes towards Russian culture as well as in Hungary’s national economy. READ MORE
Sanctions on Russia and Europe’s future
Monday, June 13th, 2022Commentators across the political spectrum ponder the broader implications of EU sanctions on the future of Europe. READ MORE
Repercussions of the Russian sanctions deal
Monday, June 6th, 2022Commentators on Left and Right ponder the broader implications of Hungary’s opposition to EU sanctions on Russian oil and Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. READ MORE
PM Orbán blocks sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
Saturday, June 4th, 2022A pro-government columnist lambasts the EU for proposing sanctions against the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. A conservative critic, on the other hand, accuses the government of whitewashing Putin’s regime. 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