Hungary Is a Laboratory for Illiberal Nationalism. The Results Are In

rwmj 41 points 20 comments April 11, 2026
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tonyedgecombe

It’s got to be bad if Cato are dissing them.

rurban

The results are not yet in. Don't forget how "sovereign democracies" do elections. Just look at how Russia, Turkey, Georgia or the US are doing their elections. Vladislav Surkov, Putin's wizard was right. Just give them bread and circuses.

garaetjjte

Magyar was member of Fidesz up to 2024. So if he actually wins would this be meaningful change or just internal party infighting?

dzonga

constitutional coups. unfortunately being attempted all over from Hungary, Russia(successfully), Zimbabwe (currently in progress) and other nations all over.

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