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[–] Pringles@sopuli.xyz 17 points 21 hours ago

They can plan and wish all they want, Orban has made it impossible to get anything done without a 2/3 super majority in parliament and at the same time made it as good as impossible for any non-Fidesz alliance or party to win such a majority.

An example of how difficult it will be to not only rule but to stay in power: the budget council, packed with 3 Fidesz loyalists for at least the next 4 years, can veto any government budget for whatever reason. If the government is unable to pass a budget, the president (also a Fidesz loyalist) can call snap elections. Both can only be changed with a super majority. This is just one of the many legislative booby traps in the path of Tisza.

[–] realitista@lemmus.org 65 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Fingers crossed. Orban will not go quietly.

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 57 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

He (and his party) has amassed shittons of government money, funneled them into private equities, made a rule about not having to publish what happens to that money, and used it for whatever the government wouldn't be allowed to. One of his cronies (none other than the ex leader of the National Bank and the minister of economy) was reported to have moved an astronomical amount of valuables to Dubai in literal containers. He also replaced basically everyone in important institutions with his bootlickers.

Just because Orbán gets removed from his seat, it doesn't mean he still won't have near infinite wealth and influence to try and get back as hard as he can.

[–] ageownage@slrpnk.net 41 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The people of Hungary seem to have quite a long fight ahead of them.

[–] blackbearjesus27@lemmy.world 28 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] stringere@sh.itjust.works 3 points 23 hours ago

This is the way.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Hungary is a fully captured state. It is the poster child for illiberal democracy; it’s actually no longer possible for anyone but Orban and his allies to win at scale.

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

There will be elections next weekend. After 16 years, this is the first time there is an actual chance to remove Orbán from his seat. While the opposition party leader isn't a cup of marshmallows, either, it might still be possible to stop Putin's butt plug very soon.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 0 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

We heard the exact same thing in ‘22.

[–] Dicska@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

Except the polls are showing a much more and consistent opposition lead, and discontent is much higher now due to many factors (but in my opinion it's mostly the economy, highly affected by global economy).

I've been thinking of similarities as well: his daughter & family suddenly moved abroad back then, as well, and some institutes were getting ready for a regime change, similarly to this year. However, this time it can be seen in more places, and there has been a scandal about every other day in the past two weeks.

I'm aware of the hopium effect, and they might as well keep their position (although more likely not with 2/3 majority anymore), but as things are at the moment, if they still get some serious majority then it can only be because of their shady business around the elections: bribes, blackmail and assistance from Russian political actors who have had influenced other elections before.

[–] Taldan@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I don't buy that. I guess we'll find out who is right later this month

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 1 points 20 hours ago

Fingers crossed I’m wrong, for sure.