Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP

  • 8 Apr 2026 1:03 PM
Watch: Orbán, Trianon & 'Politics of Trauma' in Hungary - TVP
Hungary’s history still haunts its politics. From the Treaty of Trianon to Viktor Orbán’s nationalist strategy and his surprising alliance with Vladimir Putin, we explore how historical trauma is shaping the 2026 elections, and why the long shadow of history still impacts votes in Hungary?

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