Published: 12 April 2018
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Orban blamed all of Hungary's problems on a Jew – and won, big-time (Haaretz)
PM's Fidesz party campaigned on demonising refugees, blaming Jewish philanthropist for conspiring to turn nation into 'immigrant country'
Capitalising on its sweeping election victory, Hungary’s governing Fidesz party said Monday it could push through the so-called “Stop Soros” laws targeting civic groups and people aiding refugees as soon as May.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, elected Sunday to his third consecutive term, based his campaign on demonising migrants, saying that wealthy Jewish philanthropist George Soros, the European Union and the United Nations are conspiring to turn Hungary into an “immigrant country.”
Hungary votes to keep prime minister and right wing in power (Washington Post)
Photo: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban greets his supporters in Budapest on April 8 (AP/Darko Vojinovic)
