Tisza has over 2/3 currently. Impressive. Sounds like Orban is done for finally. Of course, these types tend to have a way of worming their way back in later. Anyway, let's be real. With a name...
Tisza has over 2/3 currently. Impressive. Sounds like Orban is done for finally. Of course, these types tend to have a way of worming their way back in later.
Anyway, let's be real. With a name like "Péter Magyar," I mean...he's basically a shoe-in to lead Hungary. /j
That's what they said about George Christmas. (Edit for the non-Hungarians: Gergely Karacsony -- which translates to George Christmas -- is the mayor of Budapest, and last election, he was on the...
That's what they said about George Christmas.
(Edit for the non-Hungarians: Gergely Karacsony -- which translates to George Christmas -- is the mayor of Budapest, and last election, he was on the short list of potential candidates to go against Orban)
2/3 majority to make constitutional changes would be huge. They say few national elections are about foreign policy, yet this election seems like it might actually be an exception? I wonder how...
2/3 majority to make constitutional changes would be huge.
They say few national elections are about foreign policy, yet this election seems like it might actually be an exception?
I wonder how this might change EU's attitude towards Ukraine and loans and all the other issues Orban has attempted to hold EU hostage on.
I'll take what I can get, but by far, the two biggest factors in this election were the Hungarian economy (in the crapper and going down), and corruption in the Hungarian govt.
I'll take what I can get, but by far, the two biggest factors in this election were the Hungarian economy (in the crapper and going down), and corruption in the Hungarian govt.
The economy seems highly connected with Ukraine and the Middle East. Corruption in government seems highly connected to Russia. Corruption and the economy are both connected with EU penalties,...
The economy seems highly connected with Ukraine and the Middle East.
Corruption in government seems highly connected to Russia.
Corruption and the economy are both connected with EU penalties, both economic, article 7 proceedings and intelligence access.
I don't disagree with you, but the policy differences between the two major parties don't seem that different in most regards.
Broadly speaking, this was the Hungarian people choosing to ally with the EU rather than with Russia. And that is a major foreign policy decision. Tisza's policy positions, largely, remain to be...
Broadly speaking, this was the Hungarian people choosing to ally with the EU rather than with Russia. And that is a major foreign policy decision.
Tisza's policy positions, largely, remain to be seen. Magyar has campaigned almost entirely on redirecting Hungary away from Russia and back to the EU, and on rooting out the corruption in the Hungarian govt. He has gone out of his way to not take any other positions on any other significant policies, so it really is hard to say just how different Tisza will be in most other regards.
As a Hungarian. I am very inspired about how this went down yesterday night. So much about this was absolutely iconic, the new Prime Minister's surname, how he was part of Fidesz before they...
As a Hungarian. I am very inspired about how this went down yesterday night.
So much about this was absolutely iconic, the new Prime Minister's surname, how he was part of Fidesz before they booted him out (which means he knows very well how they will try to attack in the future and who is guilty of what), him marching through the country for 2 years working tirelessly to raise awareness, people chanting in every city for "Russians to go home" and the record numbers on the votes, mandates, everything, the unity was euphoric.
Seeing the long gone people coming home from far away countries all fired up these last couple of months, and people who gave up on even trying anymore, vote for the first time with confidence, has sparked hope in many of us.
But the real work has just begone. I'll pray we start seeing positive changes soon for the good of the people, especially in the healthcare, education, workplace and housing sectors.
Tisza has over 2/3 currently. Impressive. Sounds like Orban is done for finally. Of course, these types tend to have a way of worming their way back in later.
Anyway, let's be real. With a name like "Péter Magyar," I mean...he's basically a shoe-in to lead Hungary. /j
That's what they said about George Christmas.
(Edit for the non-Hungarians: Gergely Karacsony -- which translates to George Christmas -- is the mayor of Budapest, and last election, he was on the short list of potential candidates to go against Orban)
2/3 majority to make constitutional changes would be huge.
They say few national elections are about foreign policy, yet this election seems like it might actually be an exception?
I wonder how this might change EU's attitude towards Ukraine and loans and all the other issues Orban has attempted to hold EU hostage on.
Congratulations, Hungary!
I'll take what I can get, but by far, the two biggest factors in this election were the Hungarian economy (in the crapper and going down), and corruption in the Hungarian govt.
The economy seems highly connected with Ukraine and the Middle East.
Corruption in government seems highly connected to Russia.
Corruption and the economy are both connected with EU penalties, both economic, article 7 proceedings and intelligence access.
I don't disagree with you, but the policy differences between the two major parties don't seem that different in most regards.
Broadly speaking, this was the Hungarian people choosing to ally with the EU rather than with Russia. And that is a major foreign policy decision.
Tisza's policy positions, largely, remain to be seen. Magyar has campaigned almost entirely on redirecting Hungary away from Russia and back to the EU, and on rooting out the corruption in the Hungarian govt. He has gone out of his way to not take any other positions on any other significant policies, so it really is hard to say just how different Tisza will be in most other regards.
OMG, it's official. Orban just conceded.
As a Hungarian. I am very inspired about how this went down yesterday night.
So much about this was absolutely iconic, the new Prime Minister's surname, how he was part of Fidesz before they booted him out (which means he knows very well how they will try to attack in the future and who is guilty of what), him marching through the country for 2 years working tirelessly to raise awareness, people chanting in every city for "Russians to go home" and the record numbers on the votes, mandates, everything, the unity was euphoric.
Seeing the long gone people coming home from far away countries all fired up these last couple of months, and people who gave up on even trying anymore, vote for the first time with confidence, has sparked hope in many of us.
But the real work has just begone. I'll pray we start seeing positive changes soon for the good of the people, especially in the healthcare, education, workplace and housing sectors.
You can switch to English in the hamburger menu if you're as bad at Hungarian as I am.
Tisza at 132 of 199 seats as I type this. I like where this is going. The question is: will Orban concede?
I was informed by @faye_luna that he did actually concede just now
[Insert coffin dance meme.]
Edit: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c2d8zw2d3rkt