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A Constitutional Moment in Hungary?

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A Constitutional Moment in Hungary? A Constitutional Moment in Hungary? The defeat of Viktor Orbán wasn’t primarily driven by anger over the dismantling of liberal democracy. But the new government could serve as a positive example for others working to reverse democratic backsliding. The Hungarian governing party, Fidesz, led by Viktor Orbán, was voted out on April 12 after sixteen years in power...
The narrative of Hungary's election presents a compelling case of democratic resilience, but it also invites scrutiny of the underlying dynamics. The strongest version of this story highlights a populace mobilizing against corruption and economic decline, leveraging electoral power to dismantle an illiberal regime. Magyar's victory is framed as a potential constitutional moment, where popular sovereignty could restore liberal democracy. However, the article also reveals tensions: Magyar's right-...