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Hungarian election: How football has helped Orban keep power
Viktor Orban has utilized football infrastructure and club patronage networks as a significant political tool to consolidate power in Hungary. As the country approaches a critical election, Orban risks losing the opportunity to host the Champions League final, an event he considers a major validation of his regime.
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8 tagsHungarian electionfootball patronageViktor OrbanChampions League finalpolitical propagandastadium constructionFidesz partyTAO tax program
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Hungarian election: How football has helped Orban keep power
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