Plans for an oil embargo without Hungary
Wednesday, May 25th, 2022A pro-government columnist believes Hungary would be happy with a non-binding embargo on Russian crude oil, as suggested by the German Deputy Chancellor. READ MORE
The government maintains refusal to accept ban on oil and gas imports from Russia
Tuesday, May 24th, 2022As the government rejects a proposed ban on imported Russian oil – unless the full cost is reimbursed by the European Union, a right-wing analyst praises that position as one rooted in democracy. READ MORE
Foreign Minister reaffirms objections to EU sanctions on Russian oil
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022A pro-government pundit, as well as his alt-left counterpart, agree that the EU’s proposed embargo on Russian oil would harm the EU more than Russia, and is unlikely to stop the war. READ MORE
Brussels to trigger rule of law conditionality mechanism
Saturday, April 9th, 2022A pro-government columnist suggests that the European Commission intends to punish Hungary for returning Fidesz to power last Sunday. READ MORE
Ukraine leaders criticise Hungary
Saturday, March 26th, 2022A pro-government columnist rejects criticism of Hungary’s stance on Ukraine by embattled Ukrainian leaders. His left-wing counterpart believes that the consequences of the war may cause uncertainty among Fidesz voters. READ MORE
Germany and Hungary oppose ban on Russian energy imports
Thursday, March 10th, 2022A pro-government pundit, known for his highly opinionated comments, finds it natural that the German chancellor doesn’t want gas and oil imports from Russia to stop. He lambasts the left-wing Hungarian media, which regularly accuse PM Orbán of being subservient to Russia if he expresses similar views. READ MORE
Concerns about potential EU sanctions before elections in Hungary
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021With almost one third of the population vaccinated against Covid-19, a pro-government commentator believes the government could feel optimistic about next year’s elections, were it not for a threat from within the European Commission to cut back funds earmarked for Hungary. READ MORE
Foreign Minister slams EU sanctions against China
Thursday, March 25th, 2021A left-liberal columnist accuses the government of subservience to China, while a pro-government columnist finds a liberal MEP more sensitive towards the rights of Uighurs than those of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine. READ MORE
EU sanctions looming over Hungary
Monday, October 1st, 2018As the payment procedures of EU funds to Hungary grow ever lengthier and the EU mainstream ponders withholding some of them, while an Article 7 procedure takes shape, commentators are sharply divided in their interpretations of this latest standoff between Brussels and Budapest. READ MORE
European Parliament calls for the triggering of Article 7 against Hungary
Friday, May 19th, 2017Pro-government commentators interpret the EP resolution against Hungary as a politically motivated attack by pro-migration forces. An independent and a left-wing columnist, on the other hand, agree with the authors of the text which accuses Hungary of violating basic EU norms. READ MORE