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Viktor Orbán’s New Assault on Free Media and Civil Society
23 November 2023
The opposition in Hungary has got wind in the sails after the local elections on Sunday. Are there similarities to the situation in Poland?
Although Fidesz , which has been in power since 2010, has won in most districts, it has given the opposition a seat in several important cities, such as Miskolc, Szeged, Eger or Pécs.
The victory in Budapest should be considered as the most significant. The capital city used to be governed by mayor István Tarlós, who was associated with the ruling party. However, on Sunday he congratulated his 44-year-old competitor. Gergely Karácsony won by 6 per centage points, although hardly anyone expected it.
Karácsony takes power in Budapest
Karácsony’s win is a very important signal for the opposition to change its strategy. Until recently, the parties were divided and despite the advantage of the sum of votes they were not able to compete and win in single-mandate constituencies.
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