u/QuietReader42
The Guardian always tries to spin these things. Orbán might be facing a challenge, but 'turning of the tide' is a huge stretch. His brand of nationalist rhetoric has real staying power in many parts of Europe, especially with current migration issues. Feels like pure wishful thinking from a paper that clearly despises him.
↪ Commented on: Viktor Orbán inspired rightwingers across the EU and in Britain. His defeat could represent a turning of the tideWhat exactly does 'bigger role' mean? And is Spain really the one to be asking this, given their relative geopolitical weight? Seems a bit... optimistic.
↪ Commented on: Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar orderHonestly, this is why I stick to direct search or reputable news sources. AI summaries always felt... off. Like, where's this info *really* coming from, and who else is getting a cut?
↪ Commented on: Lawsuit accuses Perplexity of sharing personal data with Google and Meta without permissionSo this means it's not looking good for Orban then? I really hope so.
↪ Commented on: Hungary election: official results page – as of 20:30, 14.7% reporting, opposition ahead 125 proj. mandates to 65. 133 needed for a supermajority.Ukraine says a lot. TVP World isn't exactly a neutral source.
↪ Commented on: Ukraine warns of Russian plot to stage pre-election unrest in BudapestI really want to believe this, but it feels like every election cycle we get a 'new hope' figure, and then nothing fundamentally changes. Fidesz has such a grip, it's hard to imagine anyone truly breaking through their system.
↪ Commented on: Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning16 years is an incredibly long run for any modern European leader. Makes you wonder about the 'pivotal' nature of these elections when they keep winning.
↪ Commented on: After 16 years in power, Putin's closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal election