Could Orbán lead Hungary again?
Summary
Anne McElvoy interviews Janos Spokka, the new leader of Hungary’s opposition Fidesz party, regarding the post-Orban political landscape. Spokka criticizes the new government’s dismantling of state institutions as unconstitutional while defending Orbán’s legacy and opposing term limits. The discussion covers the release of frozen EU funds, allegations of democratic backsliding, and Fidesz’s nuanced stance on the Ukraine war and energy policy.
Topics discussed
Intro: Post-Orban Hungary and EU funds deadline
Dismantling Orban's legacy and constitutional concerns
Orban's role, term limits, and democratic rights
EU funds, corruption, and double standards
Authoritarianism, new president, and rule of law
Relations with Trump, MAGA, and foreign policy
Russia, Ukraine war, and missile support
Fidesz's future identity and podcast outro
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