Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent his predecessor from returning to the role

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260521152341/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/21/hungary-limit-prime-ministers-maximum-eight-year-terms-magyar-orban


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[–] 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

That was the same in Russia but look where we are now ? He'll just aim to get Orban mini-me into power, he'll ne a minister, then have the law changed back.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago

    These are just the first steps. So far the new gov seems to actually want to follow through with their promises. Which in the longer turn includes changing the election system to avoid a single party 2/3 majority being normal. And other checks and balances will need to be introduced since the fidesz gov gutted and changed everything to favor themselves. So far I am hopeful. We will have to see where the Tisza gov will lead us in the longer term.

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    [–] 31 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    I never thought I'd have to look to Hungary for democracy advice, but here we are

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  • [–] 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    I think with Trump in the US and Netanyahu in Israel bringing so much attention to far right extremism and blasting it all over the internet and showing how absolutely disgusting it can get has opened some peoples eyes. I remember seeing the election in Canada do a complete 180 after it became apparent what was happening with authoritarianism worldwide.

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago

    Ah, I wish I could give us that credit.

    PPs messaging fell the fuck apart once Trump set his sights on Canada. Going off about how Canada is a ruined piece of shit constantly (PP) was playing fine when there were no external forces at play, but the groundswell of unity once Trump started saying shit like 51st state threw a wrench.

    PP just couldn't pivot. It was suddenly a terrible message. It was fine when the boogeyman was the man in Ottawa, but not when the boogeyman is in Washington.

    22 minutes really nailed it, honestly:

    https://youtu.be/-I_v2L5eeF8

    Again, I really wish I could attribute the 180 to some kind of awakening. Realistically I think it was just another populist reaction.

    Not complaining. Just trying to maintain reasonable expectations

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  • [–] 13 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    I am so proud of y'all over there! Now I can finally visit Budapest :')

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