Orbán threw in homophobia to distract from the Pegasus-scandal – and learned two things: 1) The Pegasus scandal really hurts him (according to him). 2) The man is improvising. It may not lead to his downfall in 2022. But it is not a sign of an upward trajectory for someone like him. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Analysis
If Orbán would lose an election – this would be why (Part 4.)
Some more hindsight from a postulated future Continue reading
If Orbán would lose an election – this would be why (Part 3.)
Some more hindsight from a postulated future Continue reading
Some more observations with the benefit of future hindsight
Part 2. Continue reading
Hindsight from a postulated future as a prediction tool
If it happens, this will be why Continue reading
Hódmezővásárhely showed us how Fidesz can be defeated. In 2022.
On a national level, the bitter fight for parliamentary seats and party funding will trump lofty hopes of defeating Fidesz Continue reading
11 Lessons From Fidesz’ Surprise Defeat
The shocking defeat of Fidesz at a local by-election may have lessons for the national elections in April Continue reading
Macron Meets His German Fate
It doesn’t make sense to ask France to make reforms before easing on the principles Continue reading
4 Wrong Questions To Ask About Populism
Stop asking whether populism is left wing or right wing, whether it is anti-establishment or not.
And no, populists don’t “speak your mind” so that much for added value Continue reading
How To Combat Hate Speech Without Demented Censorship
…and fight the online bystander effect Continue reading