Mária Schmidt called the relaunched Népszabadság the "party newspaper of the communist dictatorship"

Schmidt Mária criticized the relaunch of Népszabadság, calling it unacceptable for a former party newspaper to be praised. She expressed confusion over the lack of outrage regarding its past as a significant player in the communist regime. Schmidt highlighted that the newspaper was established in 1956 as a successor to Szabad Nép, continuing its legacy of promoting the communist ideology. She lamented that after 37 years since the regime change, a publication associated with the oppressive past can reappear, overshadowing other long-standing newspapers. Additionally, she criticized the interviews conducted by the paper, suggesting they perpetuate socialist traditions by asking leading questions.