PM Orbán dissatisfied with pro-government media: Here’s how he plans to win in 2026

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Pro-government media is undeniably one of the most potent tools for Prime Minister Orbán’s administration. For instance, the government controls all regional newspapers, providing a significant advantage over opposition parties. However, PM Orbán remains dissatisfied with current government messaging and intends to make substantial changes.

Orbán’s discontent and planned overhaul

As we detailed in THIS article, based on Szabad Európa’s information, PM Orbán has voiced dissatisfaction with the performance of his candidates, pro-government media outlets, and overall strategy following the 9 June European Parliamentary elections. Sources informed Szabad Európa, an independent Hungarian media outlet, that Orbán plans to replace underperforming MPs and candidates, potentially including Fidesz deputy head Szilárd Németh. The prime minister appears dissatisfied with the newer generation of Fidesz leaders, who, he feels, have not worked hard enough for their successes. Additionally, Orbán is encouraging more public endorsements to deflect future criticisms.

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Who will be in target during Orbán’s purge? Photo: MTI

Despite these measures, the prime minister faces a strong challenger for the first time in over 15 years. Recent polls show Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party leading Fidesz by 1-2%—a situation Hungary has not witnessed since 2006. Magyar’s success has multiple roots, from Hungary’s economic crisis and stagnant GDP and wage growth to recent Fidesz scandals, such as the resignation of President Katalin Novák, alongside Magyar’s exceptional communication skills.

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3 Comments

  1. Politics in Hungary is a nightmare. All the propaganda in the streets against Eu, afte all the histeria against immigrants (when fidesz are allowing asians, Belarusians and russians) and also the Soros and LGBT bs, then you see how your country its falling at pieces, and you still believe the FIDESZ fairytales….. Pathetic!.

    If Hungary finally got broke, its not because the eu, you need to point to your leader!

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