"Orban's political career might be dead-ended, but Orbanism is very much alive and kicking. The EU is going through its worst geopolitical crisis in its history, with inept leadership that thinks in outdated 20th-century cliches."
"The victory of an ostensibly pro-Brussels Hungarian party has provided a rare opportunity for EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to rejoice, framing Hungary's choice in messianic, civilisational terms that smack of Western supremacism."
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat in the legislative election after 16 years in power is a notable event. Despite his loss, illiberalism persists within the EU. The EU faces its worst geopolitical crisis, struggling with outdated leadership and failing to effectively counter Russia. The election of a pro-Brussels party in Hungary offers a glimmer of hope for EU leaders, yet the framing of Hungary's choice as a return to Europe overlooks its historical significance in shaping European politics.
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