Orban Lost. But Populism Is Very Much Alive.
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Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary has not diminished the influence of right-wing populism in Europe and the US. Populist leaders and parties continue to gain traction, driven by dissatisfaction with establishment parties and institutions.
Viktor Orban lost in Hungary, but right-wing populism remains a potent force in Europe and the US. Populist leaders like Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni are in power, while parties like Reform UK and Alternative for Germany are gaining ground. According to Sheri Berman, a scholar at Barnard College, populists are symptoms of dissatisfaction with establishment parties and institutions. Citizens feel that the establishment is unable or unwilling to respond to their demands and grievances. Economic, social-cultural, and technological transformations have disrupted Western countries, creating growing inequalities and insecurity. These concerns contribute to a willingness to vote for populist parties and make it easier for them to whip up divisions within society.
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