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Hungary: Some thoughts on Viktor Orbán’s defeat

Hungary: Some thoughts on Viktor Orbán’s defeat

Peter Magyar, a conservative ex-collaborator of Viktor Orbán, won the election with 138 out of 199 seats for his party, Tisza. Voter turnout hit a record 79.50%. According to the author, this highlights the urgent need for a strong, democratic Left to counteract predatory capitalism in Hungary.

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Another Left is possible

Another Left is possible

The overall global balance has clearly tilted in favour of the reactionary radicalisation. This is not a product of objective conditions alone, but also of the Left’s own shortcomings and failures.

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