Hungary in 2017: Could the left and far-right unite to keep Orban out of power?

Hungary is due to hold its next parliamentary election in early-2018, with 2017 likely to see a progressive build-up of political activity prior to the start of the campaign. Abel Bojar previews what 2017 could have in store for the country’s political parties, noting that the government’s record on cronyism and corruption may well be the most serious threat to Viktor Orban’s hold over power.

EurActiv, 13.01.17: Hungary’s Jobbik ditches far-right past to challenge Orbán in 2018 http://www.euractiv.com/section/elections/news/hungarys-jobbik-ditches-far-right-past-to-challenge-orban-in-2018/

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