Fear of Europe drifting into war
Monday, June 27th, 2022Two pro-government commentators ponder the chances of the escalation of the Ukraine war into a conflict between Russia and Europe – or even a Third World War. READ MORE
EU criticized – from the Left
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022A left-wing commentator suspects that Hungary supports Bosnia-Herzegovina’s EU candidacy application in order to paralyse the EU and keep Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia out. READ MORE
EU to discuss new membership applications
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022A conservative analyst echoes Prime Minister Orbán’s view that the EU should offer candidate status not only to Ukraine, at its summit on 23-24 June, but to countries in the West Balkans as well. READ MORE
Criticism of Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession
Saturday, June 18th, 2022A pro-government analyst depicts the EU plans to grant Ukraine fast track membership as an impossible enterprise. READ MORE
Sanctions on Russia and Europe’s future
Monday, June 13th, 2022Commentators across the political spectrum ponder the broader implications of EU sanctions on the future of Europe. READ MORE
Rumours about EU plans to tax Russian oil
Friday, June 10th, 2022Commenting on the alleged plan to impose a heavy European import duty on Russian oil, a conservative thinks that the EU would harm its own unity if it circumvents a member state’s right to veto collective decisions. READ MORE
Repercussions of the Russian sanctions deal
Monday, June 6th, 2022Commentators on Left and Right ponder the broader implications of Hungary’s opposition to EU sanctions on Russian oil and Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church. READ MORE
PM Orbán blocks sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
Saturday, June 4th, 2022A pro-government columnist lambasts the EU for proposing sanctions against the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. A conservative critic, on the other hand, accuses the government of whitewashing Putin’s regime. READ MORE
EU oil embargo compromise seen as a success for PM Orbán
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022Pro-government as well as left-wing and liberal commentators agree that the 6th round of EU sanctions against Russia represents a victory for Prime Minister Orbán. They disagree, however, on whether the agreement serves Hungary’s long-term interests. READ MORE
EU brokers deal on oil embargo
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022In a first swift reaction to news of an agreement on the partial ban of Russian oil by the EU, a conservative pundit praises the Hungarian government for defending Hungarian interests and securing cheap oil for the country. READ MORE