After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?
Hungary is going to the polls in nine days - after 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban be unseated?
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Notable Quotes
"We can notice a big change in public perception."
— Endre Hann , Academic
"All these scandals are just the usual suspects trying to build a narrative."
— Zoltan Kiszelly , Academic
"This is not the 'calm strength' or the 'strategic calm,' image, nor the one carefully cultivated for years."
— Gabor Török , Academic
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Endre Hann is associated with the Median agency, a public-opinion research firm.
Gabor Török is a political analyst respected by both sides in Hungarian politics.
Istvan Tiborcz is a businessman and the son-in-law of Viktor Orban.
Lörinc Meszaros is a wealthy businessman and childhood friend of Viktor Orban.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Zoltan Kiszelly is a political analyst from the Szazadveg think tank.
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