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Many people in the country had trouble imagining that Viktor Orbán could be defeated. But a philosopher also warned that defeatism can abet authoritarianism
The country has a long-developed method for beating back Russian influence
The article explores the increasing prevalence of controversial IVF advertisements, examining their impact on public perception and the ethical implications surrounding fertility marketing.
All 12 members of the party's interim Scottish executive have resigned
Our culture has quantified beauty, and lost hotness along the way
The article examines Sam Altman's genuine approach to innovation and leadership in the tech industry, highlighting his commitment to transparency and ethical practices amid skepticism.
The New Statesman’s poll tracker and forecast model for the Senedd parliament elections
Editorial: Defeat for Viktor Orbán on Sunday would be celebrated in Brussels, mourned in Washington and Moscow, and would give his country its democracy back
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed the nation two days before pivotal elections, telling voters that he was the safe bet and that ousting him after 16 years in office, as independent polls suggest may happen, would imperil the nation
As he has built his international reputation as a conservative strongman, Orbán's domestic enemies have gathered in strength
The New Statesman's poll tracker and forecast model for May's Holyrood parliament elections
Foreign correspondent Marc Bennetts spent 25 years living in Russia. What did he witness during its descent into authoritarianism?