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Hungary's Election Economy: Historical Spending Patterns and Orbán's Policies

Hungary's upcoming elections are viewed as a test of Viktor Orbán's economic strategies. While his policies led to positive economic growth until 2022, the economy has since stalled. Historically, winning elections in Hungary has been associated with substantial economic expenditure, which has strained the national budget. A CNN report highlights the 'Orbán economy' by examining a 500 million forint roundabout project. It explains how EU funds contributed to the establishment of the NER system, even as Orbán adopted an anti-EU stance, resulting in a decline in some of his support.

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