Orbán's Electoral Loss Signals Hope Against Illiberalism
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable
The Atlantic2026.04.13Updated 2d ago
If Viktor Orbán can lose, then his Russian and American admirers can lose too.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's recent electoral setback demonstrates that authoritarian populism isn't inevitable or unstoppable. His defeat challenges the political models adopted by his admirers in Russia and the United States. The outcome suggests democratic resistance remains viable against illiberal governance trends.
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