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1/ Some context for today's municipal elections in Hungary for those who are interested. Thread.
In autumn 2006, Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz won big at the municipal elections yet wasn’t able to carry Budapest. They only carried it 4yrs later.
Today, all eyes are on Budapest.
In autumn 2006, Viktor Orban’s party, Fidesz won big at the municipal elections yet wasn’t able to carry Budapest. They only carried it 4yrs later.
Today, all eyes are on Budapest.
2/ Fidesz has won EVERY nationwide election since 2006, all national, municipal elections & public referendums.
This unprecedented winning streak was partly due to the opposition’s fragmentation.
Today, for the 1st time, we see a joint opposition (‘Összefogás’) facing Fidesz.
This unprecedented winning streak was partly due to the opposition’s fragmentation.
Today, for the 1st time, we see a joint opposition (‘Összefogás’) facing Fidesz.
3/ Fidesz’s nationwide hegemony is mostly based on their ability of controlling the countryside through having Fidesz mayors & Fidesz majority city councils almost everywhere.
Town budgets are important resources to “support” local party infrastructures, campaigns, media etc.
Town budgets are important resources to “support” local party infrastructures, campaigns, media etc.
