Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared to his supporters that the European Union represents a greater danger to his country than Russia. In a campaign speech ahead of the 2026 elections, he downplayed the threat from Moscow and accused Brussels of being an oppressive machine that supports the internal opposition, promising to combat this foreign influence.
Political communication technology: from the square to the algorithm 📱
This speech illustrates how political strategy is built today on two technological fronts. On one hand, the traditional rally format is used, a one-way channel to consolidate bases. On the other, his message is designed to be atomized into *snippets* and reproduced on social media and friendly outlets, where algorithms amplify polarizing content. The narrative is optimized for engagement, prioritizing emotional resonance over technical debate on EU policies.
Brussels, the heavy neighbor who wants to lend you sugar (but with conditions) 🥒
According to this logic, it seems the real risk is not a country that invades territories, but a bloc that approves regulations on energy efficiency. Brussels' oppressive machine, famous for its fondness for cucumber size regulations, is now the main enemy. One almost expects the next warning to be about the tyranny of USB-C charging standards. It is a geopolitical redefinition where the greatest danger comes from the west, with working documents and cohesion funds.