Viktor Orban has been ruling continuously since 2010. Is his political end approaching? The greatest competitor of Orban Péter Magyar from the Party of Respect and Freedom (Tisza) notes that over the past year the world of Hungarian politics has turned upside down and on the streets of Budapest begins to revel the wind of change. – Social dissatisfaction is growing, which Magyar and his party Tisza skillfully use. This is the first opposition party since 2010, which wins in election polls – says prof. dr hab. Bogdan Góralczyk, political scientist, expert on Hungary. – Every day I feel my historical responsibility and experience such a level of solidarity and full hope of waiting throughout the country that I have never seen before since the regime change – says Péter Magyar himself.
“Dramatic situation”. During the rule of Viktor Orban, it wasn't like that yet
This week, Hungary lived with a surprisingly high level of inflation. Analysts expected to grow prices It will be at the level of 4.8-4.9 percent Meanwhile, the data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) shows that prices in January increased by as much as 5.5 percent. in an annual basis (month to month by 1.5 percent). This is a shocking result. First, it is This is the highest level of inflation in 13 monthsand secondly, definitely the highest in the entire European Union. This is the only country where inflation She broke 5 percent Only Croatia is reaching this level, but the rest of the EU countries maintain a slower price increase.
“Orban inflation is ongoing. It was lie that the price increase could be stopped, meanwhile Hungary once again have become a country with the highest food prices” – Péter Magyar quickly commented on this result.” Viktor Orbán and his 'family' have been governing for 15 years. In recent years, Hungarian food inflation has been two and a half times higher than the European average. Food is now cheaper in all countries around us. It's over. Nobody believes Viktor Orban, who always misses the truth, and then, of course, complains angrily. Viktor Orban and Fidesz are unable to rule. They have to leave, “he wrote on Facebook.
– The situation is actually quite dramatic. In principle Since Pandemic, Hungary has been struggling with economic difficulties. In recent years, they had record inflation from among all European Union countries, according to EU data, but largely confirmed by Hungarian sources. What's more, and as less attention is noted, Hungary is quickly indebted, especially in the context of growing cooperation with China – says prof. dr hab. Bogdan Góralczyk. Everything is intensified by the fact that Hungary is the only EU state that has no access to KPO funds and probably will not get them quickly, because it does not meet the criteria for compliance with the rule of law. In addition, Hungary lost over a billion euros of consistency funds. – It does not promise that something has changed in this area, especially considering that Orban praises Trump and repeats his thesis that the future of the world is decided in Asia – says Hungarist.
Way of food. Prices up by over 100 percent
The economic situation is so bad that even György Matolcsy, president of the Hungarian Central Bank, speaks of it openly. – We lost our way again. From 2021, Hungary has been losing in economic policy. We won the decade of 2010-2019, but the best decade did not come alone. I am afraid, however, that we can lose another one – he warned. He indicated two great enemies: high budget debt and high and persistent inflation. – Viktor Orbán's goal, to be in the top five EU countries by 2030, was not realistic. I suggest you set this goal for 2040, because by 2030 it will not be achieved. A complete change in the economic situation is needed, And immediately! – he said, quoted by index.hu. Soon, however, the head of the central bank is to change, and this will mean a change in the course in economic policy.
– Lack of EU funds and inflation are very noticeable. They affect everyday food shopping the most. Sugar, flour, bread – their prices have increased by more than 100 percent. Last year, there were several dozen percent increases. It bothers people the most – tells us prof. dr hab. Bogdan Góralczyk. Péter Magyar calculated in his post that: the price of flour increased by 43.2 percent during the year, milk by 25 %, eggs by 23 %, food oil by 21.5 %, fruit and vegetable juices by 16, 0 percent, and butter and cream by 15.5 percent Minister of Economy Márton Nagy even speculated that the government can freeze prices again, but Bogdan Góralczyk believes that this is an unlikely scenario. – Speculations about freezing prices appear, but to do this, you need to have reserves, and Hungary is indebted and their financial status is not the best – he tells us.
Changing the government in Hungary on the horizon? Orban counts on Russia
All this means that Fidesz and Viktor Orban are falling. The question is whether enough to lose the election in 2026. – High food prices can lead people to the streetsbut will this translate into elections? I doubt. Orban has full power, controls all state institutions. Now he is on the wave because he feels Trump's support. We will see how long he will be able to maintain good relationships at the same time with PutinXI Jinping and Trump. This is the biggest challenge. Trump's last statements regarding Putin suggest that this may be possible – predicts prof. dr hab. Bogdan Góralczyk. – His power is consolidated and it is difficult to change it at the urns. She could do it abroad, but he wouldn't do it. The street could do it; Social ferment is growing, but we'll see what will result from it – he adds.
Hungarian alone prime minister He sees hope to improve the economic situation in Donald Trump and the end of the war in Ukraine. – I think that Russia's integration with the global economy, the European security system and even with the European energy economy system will give the Hungarian economy a huge impulsewill be a great chance. The room will bring us many benefits – announced Vikor Orban.