CineClub: The King (A Király), or the appeal of the manipulator
Revisiting old classics, discovering hidden gems, and exploring the contemporary movie and TV scene: every month, Kafkadesk brings you newContinue Reading
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How’s the Hungarian opposition doing?
Budapest, Hungary – Hungary’s mainstream opposition parties have failed to utilise a difficult few months for Fidesz. Meanwhile, far-right MiContinue Reading
Is Viktor Orbán arrogant?
In his Tusványos speech last week, the Hungarian prime minister said the things he has been saying for seven years,Continue Reading
What’s the point of writing about Hungarian politics?
Though all journalists would benefit from reading more about Hungary than writing at the moment, there is still plenty ofContinue Reading
What’s the purpose of historical fiction? – The Informant (A Besúgó) review
Though it’s sometimes held back by rushed plot points, HBO’s first-ever exclusively Hungarian production makes creative decisions with its charactersContinue Reading
Old guard and new faces… who’s who in Orbán’s new cabinet?
Hungary’s new government includes a returning Europhile, a remaining Russophile, and a new Sinophile alongside some familiar faces. The oldContinue Reading
What’s next for Hungary?
After a heavy defeat, the opposition turns to infighting and ponders what to do. Meanwhile, Fidesz’s intelligentsia debates whether theContinue Reading
How the Hungarian Opposition’s disastrous night unfolded
Fidesz won its greatest ever majority, while the Opposition only gained seats in Budapest. Far-right Mi Hazánk also got inContinue Reading
Hungarians gear up for unpredictable general election
The final week of the campaign brought twists and turns, a Fidesz lead in the polls, and an emboldened Opposition.Continue Reading
Road to Kossuth Square #5 – What about the Hungarian diaspora?
Hungarians will go to the polls on April 3 to decide who will represent them in parliament in the next 4 years.Continue Reading