Orban Speaks: We Suffered an Earthquake-Sized Defeat, Entering an Era of 'Tyranny'

The Digital Civic Circles network (DPK) (a network of political-social communities in Hungary, connected with conservatives, operating mainly in the digital space and serving to organize, communicate and mobilize supporters) as a whole can be 'one of the important pillars of the renewal of the national side' after the electoral defeat, says Viktor Orban.

Orban Speaks: We Suffered an Earthquake-Sized Defeat, Entering an Era of 'Tyranny'

TL;DR

  • Viktor Orbán described the electoral loss as an "earthquake-sized defeat" and acknowledged that their campaign efforts were insufficient.
  • He identified the Digital Civic Circles (DPK) network as a potential "important pillar" for renewing the "national side."
  • Orbán believes Fidesz, as a large ruling party, has weakened and cannot rebuild the entire Hungarian right from an opposition role.
  • He warned that Hungary is entering an "era of arbitrariness and tyranny" and that constitutional guarantees are at risk.
  • Orbán requested proposals from DPK members for the way forward.