Hungary must see its own mistakes

In view of the international condemnation of Hungary's domestic policy the conservative daily Magyar Nemzet warns the government not to lose itself in conspiracy theories: "These days Hungary is enveloped in an icy coldness. We already experienced with the media law what it is like when the Western press launches a general attack on Hungary under the pretext of defending democracy. But the current crossfire goes far beyond the superficial, one-sided and prejudice-laden reporting of individual newspapers. ... The situation is far worse now. While Hungary's room for manoeuvre in foreign policy has shrunk dramatically the European Union and the US have decided to subdue Hungary at all costs. We may pay a heavy price for this. ... It would at the same time be a mistake to believe the whole world is conspiring against us. If we only seek the blame elsewhere we prevent ourselves from looking in the mirror. But we won't be able to spare ourselves this sight!

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