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The Greek bailout – a lesson for Hungary

Wednesday, July 15th, 2015

The leading left-wing daily warns that the harsh conditions imposed on Greece in exchange for a new European bailout scheme might deter new candidates including Hungary from joining the Eurozone. READ MORE

The 20th Budapest Pride March

Tuesday, July 14th, 2015

The right of sexual minorities are recognised on all sides, except right-wing extremists, but commentators disagree on whether the annual LGBT march through Budapest serves tolerance and understanding. READ MORE

A left-wing take on the Greek crisis

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

Népszabadság’s commentator describes the Greek crisis as a symptom of deteriorating future prospects in Europe. He warns that far right movements are likely to profit from Europe’s crisis.

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Reflections on Islamist terror

Monday, June 29th, 2015

The leading left-wing daily and a right-wing columnist, commenting on Friday’s terrorist attacks, caution the West against the use of force in Muslim countries. READ MORE

Hungary receives special status in EU migrant quota system

Saturday, June 27th, 2015

The EU summit shifted from mandatory to voluntary migrant quotas, and granted Hungary special treatment. Commentators disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister managed to convince the European Union of Hungary’s migration needs. READ MORE

Government calls for European solidarity on migration

Friday, June 26th, 2015

With the Hungarian government embroiled in an international controversy over migration, commentators both on Left and Right point to the lack of a common and fair EU policy. READ MORE

Liberal Transylvanian politician on national homogeneity

Wednesday, June 24th, 2015

A Transylvanian commentator fears that the PM’s claims about Hungarian national homogeneity are mistaken and chime badly with the interests of transborder Hungarians. READ MORE

Border fence debate rolls on

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

The press and the internet are awash with highly diverging opinions about the government’s plan to build a fence along the border with Serbia, in order to curb the continuing wave of migration directed from the Balkans towards Hungary and ultimately to the West. Opinions vary from approving the project to branding it as a cynical propaganda move. READ MORE

Immigration – the story continues

Wednesday, June 17th, 2015

A pro-government commentator suggests that the French-Italian standoff over African migrants wanting to cross their common border proves the Hungarian government right in its campaign on illegal immigration. A left-wing author calls on progressive-minded people to show tangible solidarity with migrants. READ MORE

The balance sheet of the migration dispute

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Commentators ponder whether the dispute over migration will strengthen or weaken the governing party, and if the opposition can capitalize on the indignation stirred up by the government’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. READ MORE