Hungarian GDP grows by 0.5 per cent in Q1
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016A left-wing analyst commenting on the GDP data for the first quarter suspects that Hungarian economic output is not likely to grow as fast as PM Orbán would like to believe. READ MORE
Economic recovery praised
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016Papers close to the government say the reforms are working in Hungary, and they chastise those who refuse to acknowledge this. READ MORE
The balance of two years in government
Monday, April 11th, 2016A liberal analyst thinks Hungary has deviated from its strategic goal of catching up with the most advanced countries, while a pro-government pundit sees the past two years as a succession of positive developments in the economy. READ MORE
Government plans zero budget deficit
Saturday, February 20th, 2016Centrist, conservative and pro-government columnists welcome the government’s plans to cut the deficit to zero by 2017 and thus reduce public debt. READ MORE
Looking ahead to 2016
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016A conservative commentator predicts that 2016 will be a good year for Hungary – the economy will continue to grow, and there will be fewer undocumented migrants arriving than in 2015. His left-wing counterpart suspects that the government will needlessly continue its anti-immigrant rhetoric. READ MORE
Hungary’s credit rating outlook upgraded
Saturday, November 14th, 2015As two out of the ‘big four’ upgrade Hungary’s credit rating outlook to positive, commentators ponder the prospects of a future upgrade of Hungarian sovereign debt to investment grade. READ MORE
The paradox of low wages
Wednesday, November 11th, 2015A business commentator points out that the low wage level which has so far boosted investment in Hungary is becoming increasingly problematic for companies, as many qualified workers leave the country. He suggests that the government should intervene in order to increase wages and maintain Hungary’s competitiveness. READ MORE
Economy Minister’s response to VW scandal
Thursday, October 1st, 2015A conservative pundit welcomes the government’s plan to facilitate diversification in the industrial sector in order to make the country less dependent on car manufacturing. READ MORE
Employment figures improve
Friday, July 31st, 2015As the employment rate increases to a 23 year high, pro-government and conservative columnists think that the Orbán government is on target to achieve its main employment objectives. A left-wing columnist, however, believes the employment picture is less rosy than the government claims. READ MORE
Hungarian employment rate on the rise
Thursday, June 11th, 2015A conservative analyst deduces from major economic indicators that Hungary is on the right path. He finds the increasing number of new jobs particularly promising. READ MORE