Viktor Orban's Political Ascendancy

This chapter examines Viktor Orban's return to power in 2010 and his influential role during the 2015 migrant crisis, detailing Hungary's stringent border policies and his confrontational stance towards the European Union. It analyzes how Orban leveraged the migration crisis to enhance his international profile while implementing restrictive asylum policies and cultivating connections with global leaders. The discussion highlights the ideological battle between Orban and George Soros, exploring how Orban's populist and nationalist tactics have reshaped Hungary's political landscape and posed challenges to democratic institutions.