"Rationally, I can see all the signs that the opposition is gaining ground, and I don't see a way for Orbán to overcome it."
"Orbán's grip on power, unquestionable for a decade and a half, suddenly looked vulnerable."
"Every Hungarian I spoke with could recite these facts, but still, on the eve of the election, no one seemed able to internalize them."
"Surely Orbán would find a way to triumph once again, even if no one could anticipate how."
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Prime Minister since 2010, has established a system of legalized autocracy. Despite recent economic struggles and growing opposition led by Péter Magyar, many Hungarians remain skeptical about Orbán's potential defeat. The opposition has gained momentum, with increased public dissatisfaction and whistle-blowers emerging from various sectors. However, the memory of past electoral defeats has left many doubting that Orbán will lose power, even as signs of vulnerability become apparent.
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