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EP threatens to sue Commission for releasing funds to Hungary

Saturday, January 20th, 2024

A left-wing columnist agrees with the European Parliament in its criticism of the European Commission, while a pro-government commentator describes the repeated moves by the EP against the Hungarian government as a ’despicable soap opera’. READ MORE

An analysis of Donald Trump’s victory in Iowa

Friday, January 19th, 2024

An independent analyst believes that if Trump returns to the White House, Hungary’s relations with the US could improve — but only temporarily READ MORE

Hungary’s immigrant workforce is growing

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Growing foreign direct investment and domestic full employment make it necessary for Hungary to receive an increasing number of guest workers from Asia. READ MORE

Stronger Forint may outlast the New Year

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

A left-wing analyst believes the next challenge to the national currency will come in a year from now. READ MORE

PM Orbán’s stance on Ukraine ‘vindicated’

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

A pro-government columnist interprets former Polish Premier Morawiecki’s words on Russia as PM corresponding to what his Hungarian counterpart has been saying since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine READ MORE

Weeklies on the prospects of the Hungarian economy in 2024

Monday, January 15th, 2024

Liberal commentators think the economy is in a trap as it must choose between high inflation or stagnation. Pro-government economists predict moderate but steady growth. READ MORE

Hungary described as a ’leader democracy’

Saturday, January 13th, 2024

A leading sociologist believes that the incumbent government will be re-elected again and again at least for the foreseeable future. READ MORE

’Panic’ over PM Orbán potentially succeeding EC President Michel

Friday, January 12th, 2024

A left-wing analyst finds western fears about the probable resignation of the President of the European Council unfounded. READ MORE

Tug of war over Budapest public transport continues

Thursday, January 11th, 2024

A commentator hopes the government and Budapest will find a compromise on financing public transport in and around the capital. READ MORE

Left and right still divided on the 2006 riots

Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Responding to a proposal to erect a statue to the victims of police brutality in 2006, a leftwing journalist suggests that police officers wounded by rioters would also deserve a statue in Budapest. READ MORE