‘Feels like history is being made’: will young Hungarian voters oust Orbán?
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“Ákos, 20, confessed that he has more at stake than most as Hungarians prepare to head to the polls in the coming days.”
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“Ákos was four years old when Hungarians voted in Viktor Orbán as prime minister in 2010.”
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— The fifth Orbán government is the current Government of Hungary and the fourth cabinet of the Orbán regime, since 24 May 2022, following the 2022 parliamentary elections, led by Viktor Orbán.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Orbán_Government
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— The prime minister of Hungary (Hungarian: Magyarország miniszterelnöke) is the head of government of Hungary. The prime minister and the Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and act…
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— Viktor Mihály Orbán (Hungarian: [ˈviktor ˈorbaːn] ; born 31 May 1963) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician who has been the 56th prime minister of Hungary since 2010, previously holding the office fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
“Hungarians voted in Viktor Orbán as prime minister in 2010, setting in motion a 16-year grip on power.”
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— Orbanism or Orbánism is a far-right political ideology attributed to Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary. It is influenced by the concept of Christian democracy and also draws from Hungarian h…
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— Viktor Orbán has served as Prime Minister of Hungary since 2010 as leader of the Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance party, beginning with his return to power in the 2010 Hungarian parliamentary electio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premiership_of_Viktor_Orbán
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— Viktor Mihály Orbán (Hungarian: [ˈviktor ˈorbaːn] ; born 31 May 1963) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician who has been the 56th prime minister of Hungary since 2010, previously holding the office fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
“Hungary has become the most corrupt country in the EU.”
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“65% of voters under the age of 30 are planning to cast their vote against Orbán.”
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— The fifth Orbán government is the current Government of Hungary and the fourth cabinet of the Orbán regime, since 24 May 2022, following the 2022 parliamentary elections, led by Viktor Orbán.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Orbán_Government
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— Gáspár Orbán (born 7 February 1992) is a Hungarian lawyer, soldier, religious leader and former professional footballer. He is the son of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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— Viktor Mihály Orbán (Hungarian: [ˈviktor ˈorbaːn] ; born 31 May 1963) is a Hungarian lawyer and politician who has been the 56th prime minister of Hungary since 2010, previously holding the office fro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Orbán
“Fidesz is estimated to control 80% of the traditional media landscape.”
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“The election has pitted two distinctly different versions of Hungary’s future against each other.”
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“Fidesz claims Ukraine is the country’s top enemy and Orbán is the only safe pair of hands.”
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“Tisza urges voters to focus on economic stagnation, fraying social services and corruption.”
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“Fidesz has below 10% support among people under the age of 40 in the most reliable polls.”
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“Young voters are shifting away from Fidesz due to domestic concerns and pro-EU stance.”
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“Magyar treats young people as political actors, while Orbán treats them as recipients of benefits.”
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“TikTok users have posted videos lip-syncing to Magyar’s speeches and using his party branding.”
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“Fidesz continues to lead among voters aged 65 and over and much of the countryside.”
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“Opposition alleges gerrymandering and vote-buying in previous elections.”
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“Orbán is described as an inspiration to Donald Trump and far-right movements globally.”
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“The next four to eight years will be hard due to Orbán's policies.”
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“Ákos sees the election as decisive for his future and hopes for change.”
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