Beating (Authoritarian) Populism with (Democratic) Populism - Orbán’s Anticipated Defeat and the Danger of Unlimited Single Party-Rule
Ádám, Zoltán
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Verfassungsblog
2026-04-09
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Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister since 2010, is set to lose the parliamentary elections on 12 April 2026. According to recent polls, Fidesz’ main rival, centre-right Tisza, seems to be within reach of attaining a two-thirds constitutional majority. While this may provide conditions for re-establishing democratic institutions, it also implies that Tisza would not be constrained by any meaningful democratic controls. Avoiding the double trap of meeting populist expectations and stabilizing institutionally unconstrained powers are two major tasks the new government needs to perform.
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Ádám, Zoltán
Bibó
Fidesz
Hungary
Orban
Péter Magyar
Tisza
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https://verfassungsblog.de/beating-populism-with-populism/
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