Balázs Orbán
Balázs Orbán is a Hungarian political strategist and a key advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He is known for his role in shaping the strategy of the ruling Fidesz party and has been influential in Hungary's approach to media and public discourse. Orbán has been vocal about the importance of controlling media narratives, reflecting the government's populist and nationalist agenda. His comments on media control highlight the tensions between government authority and independent journalism, particularly in an era where media freedom is increasingly under threat. Recently, he has gained attention for articulating the strategy of using media as a tool for political power.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 43,733,762 | 55,137 | $155,000 | 195$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 2,841 | $17,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 3 | 47,722,929 | 57,978 | $172,000 | 207$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ukraine:
Recently, the political director and advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Balazs Orban, stated that Ukraine's war against Russia is not about the security of his country.
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Georgia:
Balázs Orbán stated that Biden's administration was funding the opposition in Hungary.
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Ukraine:
Balazs Orban, the political director and advisor to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, stated that Hungary does not support arming Ukraine.
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Georgia:
Balazs Orban responded to Denmark's statement regarding pressure on Hungary during its EU Council presidency.
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Spain:
Balázs Orbán is the president of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium and chief of staff to the Hungarian Prime Minister.
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Slovakia:
Balázs Orbán is the political director of the Hungarian Prime Minister's office who commented on the ICC's recent decisions.
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Hungary:
Balázs Orbán is the political director of the Prime Minister.
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Russia:
Balazs Orban is an advisor to Prime Minister Viktor Orban who discussed the costs of Ukraine's EU membership.
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Hungary:
Balázs Orbán, the political director of the Hungarian Prime Minister, commented on Ukraine's EU membership.
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Switzerland:
Balazs Orban has criticized Ukraine for not learning the 'right' lessons from the 1956 revolution.
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