Moody’s upgrades Hungary’s outlook to positive
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020A conservative economist sees Moody’s decision to upgrade Hungary’s growth outlook as an acknowledgement of the correct economic path followed by the government. READ MORE
Opposition hopes pinned on COVID crisis
Monday, September 28th, 2020Critics of the government believe that a protracted COVID crisis and its impact on the economy might give the opposition a chance to send the government packing. READ MORE
Budapest’s tourist industry in crisis
Saturday, September 26th, 2020The official overseeing tourism and festivals in the capital warns that many hotels and restaurants will be unable to withstand another six months without tourists in Budapest. READ MORE
Government extends loan repayment moratorium
Monday, September 21st, 2020A pro-government commentator praises the Prime Minister for his bold measures to mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic. The leading online business news site also welcomes the government’s decision to extend the loan repayment moratorium. READ MORE
Government caps coronavirus test price
Saturday, September 19th, 2020As the government sets a maximum charge for coronavirus private tests and the opposition demands that they be provided completely free of charge, a liberal commentator deems capped prices harmful. READ MORE
Prospects of Hungarian economic recovery
Thursday, September 17th, 2020A conservative economist welcomes efforts by the government and the National Bank to boost the economy. A left-wing commentator fears that Hungary may pay a high price for the new foreign currency loans taken by the government. READ MORE
Hungary in the second wave of the pandemic
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020As the numbers of new coronavirus infections surge and the government introduces new measures to contain the epidemic, analysts urge more social distancing and testing. READ MORE
Dispute over household savings and spending
Saturday, September 5th, 2020Pro-government economists praise the government for incentivizing domestic spending. A left-wing analyst, on the other hand, fears that Hungarian families will soon face difficulties and have to cut back on spending. READ MORE
School year starts amid coronavirus doubts
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020A left-wing commentator acknowledges that most Hungarians do want classroom teaching, but fears that the reopening of schools will create chaos and uncertainty. Her pro-government counterpart cautions against panic and fear-mongering. READ MORE
Hungary introduces border restrictions
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020As the government announces tough border restrictions, pundits across the political spectrum wonder if Hungary can avoid a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE