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holoduke • yesterday at 10:42 PM • 6 replies • view on HN

The replacement party isn't any better though. It will not change anything in Serbia. Just like Hungary which might look like it's changed , but it's not. The political layer isn't remotely controlling those countries. Powerful institutions are. And they are not chosen.


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chpatrick • yesterday at 11:06 PM

I'm Hungarian and there have been countless positive changes in only half a year. The people in charge are also way more competent than the last lot who all got promoted based on loyalty.

* Billions in EU funds restored

* State funded propaganda shut down

* Tax cuts for low earners

* European prosecutor's office joined and anti corruption agency established with real power, crooks already going to jail

* Forint 363 to the euro compared to 400 in 2023

* Homophobic law repealed

* Term limit introduced for MPs and PMs

* Rail overhaul plan

* No more kowtowing to Russia

cdrnsf • yesterday at 10:43 PM

The same is true of the US, up to a point. Should the democrats win in the midterms, they’re largely defined by being not their opponents. They’re still corporatist and unwilling to take meaningful stands or make significant changes.

falserum • yesterday at 11:12 PM

(1) Nothing changes over night. (Unless you want explosions; I surely dont)

(2) The most important thing is that power was handed over peacefully. New guy, new team, new ideas and approaches.

jacobgorm • yesterday at 10:55 PM

Can you describe in detail what these powerful institutions are, and how they manage to hold back change?

velvetz • yesterday at 10:54 PM

I’m genuinely curious, what makes you think Hungary hasn’t changed?

izacus • yesterday at 10:51 PM

Saying Hungary hasn't changed has to be the biggest lie I've seen in a while.