US EditionEconomist Editorial: Defeating Orbán Is the Point
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For Trump, the Hungarian Prime Minister is the example to follow, but for opponents of autocrats, Péter Magyar shows the way.
1. Orbán's Enemies (taz.de, Florian Bayer) Florian Bayer describes the precarious situation of the few remaining independent media outlets in Hungary shortly before the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 12. The government of Viktor Orbán controls almost the entire media landscape through a massive “propaganda ecosystem,” financial pressure, and the new “sovereignty law” designed to intimidate critical journalists. While the strong opposi…
On April 12, Hungary elects a new parliament. With Péter Magyar, a serious challenger takes up against Viktor Orbán. But Orbán's system is deeply anchored in the state – secured by a media apparatus close to the state.
It is no longer inconceivable that Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz will suffer a defeat in the elections on April 12. Challenger Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are in a strong position. ‘He is bulletproof.’ But will Orbán let this slide?
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