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Viktor Orbán dreams of one-party rule in Hungary
Prior to this spring's elections in Hungary the chairman of the conservative opposition party Fidesz, Viktor Orbán, foresees an end to "superfluous value discussions" and dreams in the conservative weekly Nagyítás of something like a one-party system - under his rule: "In Hungary political life has until now been shaped by clear battle lines [conservative - socialist]. ... In this split environment there is not a single common value or goal. Instead a continual struggle rages, also over fundamental questions. ... However this entrenched dualism of our political system seems to be nearing an end, and giving way to a single, central force, thanks to the growing strength of the Right. ... Now there is a real chance that in the next fifteen to twenty years Hungarian politics will not be determined by a social rift marked by endless divisive, petty and needless value debates that only serve to tear society asunder. Instead the longer term holds the prospect of one large governing party [Fidesz], able to articulate the interests of the nation. ... I personally believe we must leave behind us the politics of continual struggle and opt instead for a policy that aims to stabilise power under a constant, stable government."
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Opposition leader Viktor Orban on the Hungarian socialists
Viktor Orban, leader of the Hungarian opposition, demands the resignation of Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany as a consequence of the violent protests. In an interview with Andras Bodis he criticises the Hungarian left, led by Gyurcsany. "Although the left allegedly stands for democratic principles, in reality it supports the continuity of the one-party system. The 2004 elections were won by the anti-democratic half of the left: politicians dressed like brokers with sleek haircuts and well-honed communication skills came to the fore. ... They want a Hungary in which companies endowed with plenty of capital build monopolies, prevent true competition and get their own way without any restrictions. The socialists want private health insurance companies and tuition fees and the privatisation of health services. Their health service reform is causing chaos and has the sole purpose of allowing business circles with close ties to the government to take control of the health insurance companies so that they can focus on their main interest, accumulating private capital."
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