He just allowed Orbán to pay the market price after the elections. Continue reading
Category Archives: Der Untergang
Signs of decay in Orbán’s system
1549 secret government decrees and a few more billions to loyalists
It is difficult to follow exactly how much has been sent to loyalists in various forms during Orbán’s reign for a number of reasons: Continue reading
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
Orbán’s allies decimated – The list
A running list of the current state of the global alliance of aspiring dictators. Additions appreciated. Continue reading
The constitutional court refused to do Orbán’s dirty work and announce the supremacy of national law – unlike their Polish counterparts
Political insubordinance has been unheard of before 2020, when Orbán’s system cracked. Continue reading
Orbán’s media is not performing well
Dumbed-down propaganda and identical front pages don’t generate readership and loyalism is not enough qualification for an executioner – industry experience is also needed. Continue reading
When Nation Building Begins Abroad
Maybe it is time to consider the possibility that building a democracy does not begin at home, but in the hearts and minds of those who emigrated – and may one day return. Continue reading
Orbán’s all-time record election giveaway – The list
Orbán is resorting to something he had never done before. Continue reading
Orbán’s 2022 campaign themes are taking shape
Orbán’s spin doctor has only one trick: hatemongering. It might not be enough this time, especially if he creates so many enemies that we run out of bandwidth to hate all of them. Continue reading
Orbán celebrates 2006 instead of 1956
October 23, 2006 was a momentous day in Viktor Orbán’s life and political career – and he doesn’t let us forget it. For one thing he only talked about the 2006 riots and ignored the events of 1956 in his speech. Continue reading
Meanwhile in Budapest 