Viktor Orban’s overwhelming loss in Hungary’s parliamentary elections marked a major rejection of authoritarian rule. But as @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues, Orban’s loss shows illiberalism is not inevitable. #Velshi
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Applebaum: Orban’s loss in Hungary shows illiberalism is not inevitable
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s overwhelming loss in Hungary’s parliamentary elections marked a major rejection of Orban’s Illiberal Democracy, a form of government which has elections, but rights and freedoms are not guaranteed. It’s a form of government many fear America is turning into under Donald Trump. But as Anne Applebaum argues, Orban’s loss shows illiberalism isn’t inevitable.