Kúria clears the way for referendum on migrant quotas

An issue which Magyar Idők calls a pivotal battle for the future of the European Union, Népszabadság dismisses as a ‘non-issue’. READ MORE

MSZP follows through with the referendum initiative

Considering the kind of flexibility Fidesz displayed with regard to Sunday shop closures, the opposition parties’ only effective weapon against the government remains the theme of corruption, Magyar Nemzet believes. Fidesz, however, is much better at waging jungle war, Magyar Idők warns. READ MORE

Kúria clears the way for referendum on Sunday-closing

Hungary’s top court has authorised an opposition referendum designed to overturn the government ban on shops opening on Sundays. In response, commentators who have for years complained about ‘the end of the rule of law’, express both surprise and cautious satisfaction. READ MORE

Referendum on Sunday shop closures gets green light, after all

Commenting on the decision by the National Election Commission, analysts at Index believe the opposition could still profit from a potential referendum on the Sunday shop ban – even if the question submitted by a Socialist MP was botched  with 7 votes against 5. READ MORE

Migrant quota referendum likened to Brexit vote

A leading pro-government pundit describes the referenda to be held in the United Kingdom and in Hungary later this year as parallel challenges to the European élites, in that both aim at bolstering national sovereignty. READ MORE

PM Orbán’s referendum on migrant quotas

Commentators wonder whether a referendum on European compulsory rules can actually be held under the Hungarian constitution. A pro-government analyst calls the migration issue a substantial matter that is worth submitting to a referendum. READ MORE

MSZP says ‘burly men’ prevented referendum initiative

Commentators critical of the government round on Fidesz to accuse the governing party of sending men ‘who looked like bouncers’ to prevent a Socialist politician from depositing his bid for a referendum against the Sunday shopping ban. The two pro-government dailies also condemn the incident, but deny that Fidesz was behind it. READ MORE

Top court rejects referendum on Budapest’s Olympic bid

Liberal commentators portray Wednesday’s decision by the Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court to reject a referendum on Budapest’s bid for the 2024 Olympic games, as politically motivated. READ MORE

PM Cameron’s visit to Hungary

Commenting on the meeting of the two prime ministers, a left-wing columnist cautions against hoping that the UK and Hungary are becoming strategic allies in reforming the EU. A conservative commentator dares to believe that Hungary can become an important player in revamping the Union. READ MORE

Referendum on old age pension after 40 years in employment

A left-wing commentator disagrees with the idea that men, like women, should be allowed to retire after 40 years of fixed employment and contributions.

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