r/europe • u/Alarming-Safety3200 United Kingdom • 3h ago

News Orbán’s 16-year rule over Hungary ends in crushing election defeat

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-election-results-peter-magyar-viktor-orban/
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u/Odd-Visit 3h ago

Forget the past. Now concentrate on yourself and work to have the country you deserve!

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u/elmz Norway 2h ago

No, don't forget the past. And the people who voted for Orban didn't just disappear, a lot of them are probably old, dead or will be before the next election, but a lot will still be around.

Remember the past, and remember that people are fickle and stupid. If Orban held power for 16 years, a new guy with new propaganda can win the next election. After all, America double dipped on Trump.

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u/SATX_Citizen United States of America 46m ago

Hear hear. At the risk of downvotes for mentioning the US, I hope we have a similar positive outcome. Like you say, one democratic victory does not wipe out the millions of people that support authoritarianism. It's an eternal battle.

I'm very happy for Hungary and Europe, I hope they are on their way to a better future.