Momentum shadow boxes with the DK
March 3rd, 2023
A left-wing analyst believes that Momentum is too weak to seriously challenge the Democratic Coalition. READ MORE
Aging society stores up future problems
March 2nd, 2023
An independent economist fears that unless the government introduces further tax cuts and other incentives, the aging of the Hungarian society will lead to a ‘pension catastrophe’. READ MORE
Tags: pensions
Row over Hungarian Chamber of Physicians
March 1st, 2023
A pro-government author agrees with the new law weakening the authority of the Hungarian Chamber of Physicians. Liberal commentators are divided over the issue. The law was passed comfortably by the large Fidesz majority in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE
Tags: doctors, health care
Jobbik changes name
February 28th, 2023
Neither a pro-government nor a left-wing commentator believe that Jobbik can turn the tide and end its decline by rebranding itself as a conservative party. READ MORE
Tags: Jobbik
Weeklies on the first year of the war in Ukraine
February 27th, 2023
Left-wing and liberal authors believe that the West should support Ukraine until it regains the territories occupied by Russia. Conservative analysts suggest that none of the two warring countries can win the war and therefore support calls by the Hungarian government for an urgent ceasefire and peace negotiations. READ MORE
First assessments of the year one of the war in Ukraine
February 25th, 2023
One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, commentators agree on one thing – that this first anniversary will not be the last. READ MORE
President Novák attends Warsaw NATO summit
February 24th, 2023
A pro-government analyst praises the President’s role in explaining Hungary’s stance on Ukraine to NATO allies, while a left-wing columnist suggests that the government side is transmitting contradictory messages on the issue. READ MORE
Speeches by Biden and Putin prompt fears of a long war
February 23rd, 2023
A pro-government columnist reads US President Biden’s speech in Warsaw and Russian President Putin’s address in Moscow on Tuesday to mean that neither government intends to seek peace in the foreseeable future. READ MORE
An independent analyst on the PM’s address
February 22nd, 2023
A well-known political scientist suggests that Mr Orbán’s words should be read as a hint that he intends to be less confrontational with Hungary’s Western allies. READ MORE
Tags: foreign affairs, Orbán
Opposing takes on PM Orbán’s ‘State of the Nation’ address
February 21st, 2023
The Prime Minister’s annual address to his faithful supporters on Saturday is seen as full of contradictions by a left-wing pundit, while a pro-government commentator describes it as reassuring in an uncertain world. READ MORE