The Hungarian prime minister concedes to Péter Magyar, who is set to win a supermajority in the 199-seat parliament.

The Hungarian prime minister concedes to Péter Magyar, who is set to win a supermajority in the 199-seat parliament.

  • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
    281·
    2 days ago

    A good sign for democracy worldwide. We can push back the tide - we just need to turn out and have our voices heard.

    • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
      9·
      2 days ago

      Idk…I’m not as optimistic about it. Magyar only left Orbans party because Magyar’s wife was part of a big controversy after she helped pardon a pedophile.

      We can all hope for the best, but I think this is more of a battle for control of the reins rather than a dispute of political ideology.

      • pienz@feddit.org
        1·
        1 day ago

        I thought the important bit is that it’s his Ex-Wife as he was the one that exposed the controversy, leading to the divorce? but I might be missing some details…

        EDIT looks like it was:

        1. Divorce
        2. Govt Scandal (involving ex-wife)
        3. Him exposing more info and leaving the party
      • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
        1·
        1 day ago

        Even such a fracture means the party is no longer unified and able to further damage the constitution and rule of law - I’d still find hope there.

  • ExtremeDullard@piefed.socialOPEnglish
    28·
    2 days ago

    Orbán’s downfall was no doubt facilitated by the endorsement of Donald “let’s fuck up the entire world” Trump and JD “Mr. Charisma” Vance.

    And it’s a huge blow to both of them.