Forward, Forward, Hungarians!
Autocratic power is replaceable! And overthrowable! The victory of a political outsider over an authoritarian regime is possible. But, within the European Union. Whether it is achievable outside it, the example of Serbia will show.
TL;DR
- Autocratic power can be overthrown, as demonstrated in Hungary's recent election.
- Hungary has European support for its democratic transition, unlike Serbia.
- A unified opposition front and a single leader were crucial for Hungary's success.
- Hungary's victory pushed back the influence of both the US and Russian administrations.
- Europe's strength lies in its humanistic values and democratic principles, not military power.
- Serbia faces a dilemma between autocracy and democracy, with no external protector.
- Hungary's historical anti-Russian sentiment played a role in its rejection of Orban's alliance with Putin.
- The article questions Serbia's readiness to accept the conditions for EU membership.