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Hungary’s pro-Kremlin leader Viktor Orban takes over the rotating presidency of the European Council on July 1, just weeks after fellow nationalist and populist parties surged across the bloc in European polls. Hungarian diplomats have promised a “normal” presidency over the coming six months, while experts note that the role carries limited powers. But Orban’s choice of slogan for the job suggests the EU’s serial provocateur is unlikely to shun the spotlight.

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[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Fuck fascists, and they are never original either, aren't they.

[–] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They don't have to be, the people following them are idiots.

[–] match@pawb.social 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd even say they can't be, their followers need politics boiled down to a catchphrase or else they'll get confused

[–] federalreverse@feddit.org 3 points 3 months ago

I am fairly sure there are pretty intelligent supporters of fast-right leaders (too). And I think there are two angles here: One is how much you let irrational fears and bad instincts take ahold of you, the other is whether you are going out for personal gain.

[–] carl_dungeon@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago

Oh is Hungary leaving Europe? That’d be pretty great.

[–] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Eh, Vik? Europe is already great. It's your shitehole that isn't ya fuckin knobend

[–] Jumi@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

He can't see further than the board in front of his head.

(There's a German saying which translates to having a board in front of their head that and means that someone's slow on the uptake)