El soberanismo vasallo

Viktor Orbán's recent critique of liberal democracy reveals a deeper ideological clash over the nature of power and sovereignty in Europe. | Contesto: cronaca

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• El soberanismo vasallo

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In a pointed critique that has reignited debates across the continent, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has articulated a fundamental grievance shared by so-called 'illiberal' leaders: the inherent limitations of liberal democratic systems. The core complaint, as distilled from his recent statements, is that within the framework of liberal democracy, electoral victory does not confer absolute or sufficient power. For leaders like Orbán, winning an election within a system of checks, balances, independent institutions, and protected minority rights feels like a constrained triumph, a victory that fails to deliver the wholesale control they seek to implement their vision without significant opposition or oversight. This perspective is not merely academic but is actively shaping the political landscape of Central and Eastern Europe. Orbán's Fidesz party, in power since 2010, has systematically reformed Hungary's constitutional and legal order to consolidate authority. This has involved restructuring the judiciary, bringing media oversight under government influence, and altering electoral laws—measures defended as expressions of national sovereignty and the will of the majority. The underlying argument posits that a true democracy allows the governing majority, once legitimately elected, to exercise its mandate fully, unimpeded by what are framed as elitist or foreign-imposed liberal constraints. The significance of this ideology extends beyond Hungary's borders, representing a direct challenge to the foundational principles of the European Union. The EU is predicated on a community of liberal democracies that uphold the rule of law, separation of powers, and protection of fundamental rights as non-negotiable values. Orbán's model of 'illiberal democracy,' which he has openly championed, creates a persistent tension within the bloc. It questions whether the union is an alliance of sovereign nations with divergent governing philosophies or a cohesive political project with shared democratic standards that all members must uphold. Analysts note that this dynamic creates a paradox for leaders like Orbán. While they rhetorically champion national sovereignty...

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