Gloomy outlook for 2023
Wednesday, December 28th, 2022Analysts on both sides of the political divide fear that next year will bring further hardships for Hungarians – and the world. READ MORE
Fidesz keeps strong lead – latest poll
Wednesday, September 14th, 2022A left-wing commentator is disheartened by the passive reaction of the population to what he sees as worsening conditions throughout the country. He blames the opposition for failing to provide an attractive alternative to the government. READ MORE
Government accused of meanness
Thursday, August 27th, 2020A left-wing author condemns the government’s frugal policy in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, while a business website ponders whether monetary easing can be expected when public deficits reach record levels. READ MORE
The Left lacks a narrative
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017A former Christian Democrat leader thinks that the demise of the left-wing parties is due first of all to their lack of a vision of the kind of Hungary they should propose to the electorate. READ MORE
Russian crisis – a warning for Hungary?
Saturday, December 20th, 2014Commentators have been surprised by the swift weakening of Russia in the wake of western sanctions and declining oil prices. One believes the events have delivered a bleak verdict on Putin’s model, while another sees them as a warning of how narrow Hungary’s own elbow room is.
In defence of “populism”
Monday, December 23rd, 2013A pro-government pundit thinks the post-war European welfare democracies are in decline and Hungary has stumbled into criticism from her European partners precisely because she is seeking a solution to that problem. READ MORE
Cyprus crisis echoes
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013A pro-government columnist writes that Cyprus is yet another example of how the EU-IMF pair wrecks vulnerable countries, while centrist commentators claim Cyprus is a special geopolitical case and is unlikely to serve as a precedent. READ MORE
EU popularity hits rock bottom
Friday, March 1st, 2013An independent political analyst suggests that the low popularity ratings of the EU are due primarily to the recession, but in Hungary, the government’s rhetoric is also a factor. READ MORE
Christmas day ruminations
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012A left-wing commentator looking back on the past two and a half years claims that the Orbán government has created a severe economic and moral crisis in the country. His pro-government counterpart, on the other hand, accuses the left of pushing the country towards an economic, institutional and moral quagmire. READ MORE
IMF agreement delayed again
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year. READ MORE