New laws to curb immigration
Tuesday, September 8th, 2015Pundits across the political spectrum wonder how the migrant situation will develop as the flow of migrants shows no signs of abating. READ MORE
Archive for the ‘Népszabadság’ Category
Thousands of undocumented migrants leave Hungary
Monday, September 7th, 2015An agreement with Germany and Austria has allowed Hungary to transfer asylum seekers to the Austrian border. Weeklies and dailies ponder the implications of the crisis and the prospect of its resolution. READ MORE
Hungary takes the blame amidst migrant emergency
Thursday, September 3rd, 2015A left-wing columnist contends that Hungary should do more to care for migrants trapped in Budapest. Right-wing commentators, on the other hand, find it absurd that Hungary is called on to stop migrants from proceeding to western Europe but at the same time is criticised for erecting a fence in an effort to stop migrants. READ MORE
Migration getting out of control
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015Pundits across the political spectrum fear that migration will cause an ever bigger problem in Europe in the absence of a common EU migration framework. The lack of a joint EU solution may also endanger free movement in the EU. READ MORE
Migrants found dead in a lorry
Saturday, August 29th, 2015Népszabadság urges more inclusive attitudes towards migration in order to avoid tragedies caused by ruthless human traffickers. READ MORE
Socialists at a loss about migration
Friday, August 28th, 2015A left-wing journalist suggests that the left wing opposition was late in recognising the significance of the current migration wave and finds it difficult to react because its own constituency is divided. READ MORE
Rogán’s appointment opposed by Lázár
Tuesday, August 25th, 2015A left-wing commentator thinks internal feuds within the ruling party have no practical importance, as long as PM Orbán is in office. READ MORE
Greek lessons after Tsipras resigns
Monday, August 24th, 2015Commentators across the political spectrum wonder whether Greek PM Tsipras’ decision to step down is a tactical stunt or an admission of failure. They also ponder its implications for sovereignty and austerity. READ MORE
Government plans to reintroduce border patrols
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015Columnists on Left and Right discuss the government’s plan to criminalize illegal border crossing and to deploy special police units in order to patrol the frontiers and keep illegal migrants out. READ MORE
Left-wing fears over EU fund distribution
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015As Cabinet Minister Lázár announces plans for early EU grant applications, the leading left-wing daily fears that the hasty procedure will result in a mindless waste of resources. READ MORE