Could Viktor Orbán Lose in April?
Project Syndicate • 2/25/2026
Summary
Viktor Orbán's Hungary has been a precursor to the rise of populist illiberalism and the far right before Donald Trump's emergence in the United States. The upcoming parliamentary election in April is being closely monitored by those seeking to prevent or escape strongman rule.
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