On the passing of Gáspár Miklós Tamás
January 17th, 2023
The iconic Marxist philosopher remembered on both Left and Right. READ MORE
Tags: TGM
Weeklies on PM Orbán’s strategic remarks
January 16th, 2023
Left-wing and liberal authors suspect that the Prime Minister is considering detaching himself from the Western alliance of which Hungary is a member, while pro-government commentators agree with his view that the international arena is increasingly characterised by opposition between rigid blocks. READ MORE
Pensions raised by 15 percent
January 14th, 2023
Even as old-age pensions are increased to follow the inflation rate forecast for 2023, a left-wing columnist sees no reason for the elderly to thank the government. READ MORE
The government hopes to reverse the ’Erasmus decision’
January 13th, 2023
While Cabinet Minister Tibor Navracsics asks the European Commission what Hungary should do to reopen the Erasmus programme to its foundation-run universities, pro-government commentators find the approach of the EC politically motivated. READ MORE
Tags: EU funds, Navracsics, universities
EU to suspend Erasmus programmes for Hungarian foundation-run universities
January 12th, 2023
A pro-government columnist suspects political reasons behind the move by the European Commission, while a left-wing commentator accuses the government of being responsible for closing Europe’s doors to thousands of Hungarian students. READ MORE
Tags: EU, Navracsics, universities
Hungary buys Vodafone
January 11th, 2023
Liberal authors question the rationality of public ownership in the mobile phone industry, while a pro-government commentator sees the deal as a strategic step which bolsters Hungarian sovereignty. READ MORE
Tags: MOL, telecommunications
Conflicting views on Hungary’s place in the world
January 10th, 2023
A speech by Prime Minister Orbán about Hungary’s efforts to avoid a new cold war and another by US Ambassador David Pressman exhorting ‘everyone to make their choice’ have prompted widely disparate commentaries from left-wing and pro-government columnists. READ MORE
Ruminations on the weakness of the opposition
January 9th, 2023
Commentators all across the political spectrum agree that in its fragmented and weak szate, the opposition is not likely to be a challenge for Fidesz any time soon. READ MORE
Tags: Fidesz, Gyurcsány, opposition
Pope Benedict remembered
January 6th, 2023
A conservative commentator calls Pope Benedict one of the last Europeans. A left-wing liberal philosopher accuses the government of using religion as a political tool. READ MORE
Tags: Christianity, Europe, Pope Benedict