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Hungary's Shift to Autocracy Sparks Internal Dissent Ahead of Elections

5/29/2025

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Hungary has transformed from a democracy to an "electoral autocracy" under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since 2010, marked by his tightening grip on power, media censorship, and controversial anti-LGBTQ laws. While his leadership resonates with U.S. conservatives, growing internal dissent could threaten his reign as elections approach.

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Hungary has transformed from a democracy to an "electoral autocracy" under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since 2010, marked by his tightening grip on power, media censorship, and controversial anti-LGBTQ laws. While his leadership resonates with U.S. conservatives, growing internal dissent could threaten his reign as elections approach.