Hungary – is Viktor Orban. Viktor Orban – it's Hungary. It was like that for many years. The populist together with his politicians consistently, for almost a year and a half, fights everyone who has been trying to stand in his way. Now, however, the opposition is growing so much that Orban may have reasons for concern. And you can see his growing nerves.
Viktor Orban is fighting to maintain power, but the polls leave no illusions. His Fidesz loses to the opposition Tisz, and when the support decreases, the prime minister reaches for radical rhetoric, in which he calls opponents “bugs”.
– After today's solemn meeting, spring cleaning is coming. Bed bugs survived the winter. We will eliminate the financial machine that bought politicians, judges, journalists for corruption dollars – said the Hungarian prime minister during the anniversary of the national uprising from 1848.
At this event, Orban spoke little about history, but more about the “Brussels Empire”, opposition to Ukraine membership in the European Union and the fight for the soul of the West. – The Brussels Empire wants to mix and then replace the native inhabitants of Europe with the masses of invaders from foreign civilizations. He wants to distract the generations of our children and grandchildren from the healthy order of creation towards unnatural chaos – he said.
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The opposition is growing in strength
It is such words and aggressive policy that make the opposition grow in strength. Peter Magyar, a former member of Fidesz, today the opposition leader, gathered on the streets of Budapest – according to some data – up to 50,000 people. His message is clear: Orban's time, which has been heading continuously since 2010, is coming to an end.
– Those who cheat their own nation should end up in the history of history. For 15 years, we were told that everything would be good, that we would be successful next year. We have been waiting for 15 years. The homeland cannot be on the waiting list. We will put this an end. We have a new battle slogan: “saddle the horse and turn back,” said Magyar during one of the demonstrations.
Peter Magyar announces a national survey – a referendum that is to speak to citizens on key economic and political issues. One of the questions will be further Hungarian membership in the European Union and NATO. – Hungary want to live again. Spring is coming: Spring of Hungarians. Together we will put an end in the winter of Orban – Magyar announced.
Viktor Orban wants to eliminate the media that revealed the scandals of his people. Mainly those financed by USAIDJakub Loska/Facts about the world of TVN24 BIS
“After all, there may be a change”
The political situation in Hungary has not been so tense for a long time. Supporters of Tisz-y believe that something can change in the country soon. – People see that there is someone and something. Peter creates a huge force that can move something and finally a change may occur. I really believe that in 2026 we will overthrow this government – said Mate Bosen, one of the party supporters.
The government camp is not going to give up. The prime minister announces strict resources towards political opponents. These are not only financial restrictions and even depriving citizenship of people with a double passport. – I am very happy that I can live here in such a refuge of peace. You don't have to be afraid of anything here – said Magda Lukacs, a supporter of Viktor Orban.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary are to take place in 2026. Fidesz has changed the electoral law several times. Experts say that it was adapted so that every time, regardless of the polls, it gave the rulers of victory.
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