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If the Tram Hits You

If the Tram Hits You

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The article analyzes the reasons behind Viktor Orbán's recent defeat, suggesting it reflects a global power struggle.
  • It posits that Orbán's system was supported by German global capital, American conservative power, and implicitly, Israeli leadership.
  • The author argues that the defeat of Orbán's system signifies a blow against these global forces, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine.

The recent defeat of Viktor Orbán's system in Hungary is interpreted not merely as a local setback, but as a significant blow against global power structures, according to this analysis. To understand the true causes of the loss, the article argues, one must examine the global and local power agreements that underpinned Orbán's regime.

The author identifies three pillars supporting Orbán's system on the global stage. The first was German global capital, represented by figures dissatisfied with political representation but unable to openly express it. The second was the American conservative power bloc, exemplified by Tucker Carlson's interviews that elevated Orbán's profile. Donald Trump's potential successors campaigning in Hungary further underscored this connection. The third, more sensitive pillar, is illustrated by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's strong support for Orbán.

The messages regarding the war were successfully neutralized by our opponent. They managed to sow doubts about the seriousness of the situation even among our own supporters.

— Viktor OrbánOrbán's explanation for the defeat, as quoted in the article.

Furthermore, Orbán served as a global spokesperson for American, Russian, and Chinese empires. Therefore, the decisive local defeat inflicted upon him and his system is seen as a direct challenge to these international players. The article contrasts this with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's statements about inflicting unprecedented losses on Moscow, suggesting a strengthening of a 'global super-structure' that believes in Russia's destructibility and exploitability.

The analysis suggests that the 'grace case' served as a cover story to legitimize the blow against Orbán. This operation required internal collaborators, identified as an 'elite' from the Christian wing of the national side who had distanced themselves from Orbán, aligning with liberal forces. The author concludes that the defeat of Orbán's system was a message aimed at German big capital, American conservatives, and even Israel, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.

We have inflicted unprecedented losses on Moscow; the war will only end when Russia is economically or militarily exhausted.

— German ChancellorQuoted in the article to contrast with Orbán's perspective on the war.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.