Orbán’s all-time record election giveaway – The list
Orbán is resorting to something he had never done before.
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Orbán’s political appointees cemented until 2034
Even if the governing party loses in 2022, their political appointees remain in positions. They are unremovable by a simple majority – and some are not even legally removable by a 100% vote by parliament. Continue reading
0.5% nationwide lead means 10% more mandates for Orbán in parliament
46.5% – 47% for the opposition vs Orbán means 90 vs 108 mandates, respectively. Continue reading
It may not be a message – but it was still heard
An opposition influencer died in Rome. Conspiracy theories galore. Continue reading
Understanding privilege and prejudice through bird feeding
What is nasty opportunism from a pigeon is regarded as cleverness from a songbird. Continue reading
Election outcomes 4/4 – Opposition alliance gets a supermajority
In this environment it may look foolish to even consider the possibility of a supermajority for the opposition – but we will do it nonetheless. Thinking has never hurt anyone. Continue reading
Election outcomes 3/4 – Opposition alliance wins by a simple majority
This is the scenario many are hoping for. But would Orbán hand over power? Continue reading
Election outcomes 2/4 – A simple majority for Orbán
If Hungary is still governable by a simple majority – it has to be Orbán’s. Continue reading
Election outcomes 1/4 – Supermajority for Orbán
The April 2022 election can only have four possible outcomes. Yet another constitutional supermajority for Orbán A simple majority for Orbán A simple majority for the united opposition A supermajority for the united opposition Continue reading
Orbán’s allies decimated – The list
A running list of the current state of the global alliance of aspiring dictators. Additions appreciated. Continue reading
Hoteliers unhappy that people can now spend their money elsewhere
As part of the election-year giveaway, Orbán personally announced yet another gift to the people: that they can spend their non-cash vouchers on more than just domestic hotels and restaurants. They can even buy food! Continue reading
Meanwhile in Budapest 