This is the super-scandal that should bring down Viktor Orbán – and it’s far from over | Katalin Cseh
GuardianFEB 2 2024
Hungarian Whistleblower Sparks Protest Over Corruption
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The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Peter Magyar has been a long-time member and supporter of Hungary's conservative coalition, making his exposé of the Orbán government particularly damning. Having spent years very close to Orbán and his inner party executives, Magyar finally decided to reveal to the world the rapid decline in transparency and democracy since the ruling Fidesz party took power over a decade ago. Magyar represents a fresh opportunity to re-establish a democratic relationship with the Hungarian people and the wider European community.
Establishment-critical narrative
Western media has painted Orbán's government as a ruthless dictatorship hiding corruption and suppressing dissent — this is a fantasy that ignores the resignations of two state officials in light of recent scandals, and freedom within the national press to criticize the prime minister. The truth is that Western legacy media accuses Hungarian conservatives of behavior they themselves are guilty of. The self-proclaimed defenders of freedom are purging their own institutions, while gaslighting the world with accusations against Orbán.