Hungary skipped the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting on Trump
Thursday, November 17th, 2016As Foreign Minister Péter Szíjjártó
Jobbik to table constitutional amendment
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016A pro-government pundit dismisses as a stunt Jo
Opposition divided on 1956 anniversary
Monday, October 31st, 2016Print weeklies agree that the left-wing opposition was unconvincing in its celebration of the anniversary of the 1956 revolution. Opinions diverge on whether the opposition can recover – any time soon – from its current state of paralysis. READ MORE
Renzi threatens to block EU subsidies to Eastern Europe
Friday, October 28th, 2016A conservative columnist calls Italy’s Prime Minister a populist, after Matteo Renzi said he would veto the budget of the European Union if east European countries continue to refuse to host their share of refugees. READ MORE
Comments on the clearing of the Calais ‘Jungle’
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016Commentators approve the decision to dismantle the refugee camp in Calais after almost two years of scandalous existence, but regard it as just a symptom of a larger problem. READ MORE
Jobbik leader calls for cancellation of residency bonds programme
Friday, October 21st, 2016A pro-government pundit accuses Jobbik of treason as party leader Gábor Vona makes Jobbik’s support of PM Orbán’s constitutional amendments conditional on scrapping the residence bond scheme. A conservative columnist, on the other hand, thinks that unless Fidesz complies, it will become evident that the governing party has a financial interest in selling Hungarian residence to foreigners. READ MORE
EP Speaker wants dialogue with PM Orbán
Monday, October 17th, 2016Two left-wing pundits find it sad that Martin Schulz, the Speaker of the European Parliament wants to start a dialogue with PM Orbán. READ MORE
Conservative analyst calls for a more democratic EU
Monday, October 17th, 2016A conservative columnist accuses the European Commission of serving corporate interests. He calls on the European Council to reclaim power and stop the further disintegration of the EU. READ MORE
PM Orbán tables constitutional amendments
Saturday, October 15th, 2016As the Hungarian Prime Minister submits the draft of constitutional amendments to Parliament in order to pre-empt mandatory EU migrant redistribution, commentators wonder if and how Hungary’s “constitutional identity” should or could be protected by law. READ MORE
PM Orbán’s plan to amend the Constitution
Thursday, October 6th, 2016Commentators on the Right and Left disagree on whether or not the Prime Minister’s plan to amend Hungary’s Fundamental Law in order to rule out mandatory EU migrant redistribution reflects the will of the people. READ MORE