Wahl in Ungarn: Wie der Fußball Orbans Macht sichert(e)
Ungarn: Péter Magyar fordert Viktor Orbán heraus – kann er das autokratische System sprengen?
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The article discusses the role of football in securing Viktor Orban's power in Hungary. US Vice President JD Vance held a campaign event at the MTK Sportpark in Budapest, owned by Tamas Deutsch, a member of Orban's Fidesz party. Sport sociologist Gyozo Molnar suggests this wasn't coincidental, arguing that the nationwide network of football clubs and infrastructure projects acts as a patronage system, binding communities to Fidesz and influencing elections, especially in rural areas. The MTK Budapest is not alone in its close ties to the state; government influence permeates the entire first league through politicians in leadership positions, state involvement in clubs, and public funding via the TAO program, which redirects company taxes to sports clubs. This has channeled billions into state-sponsored clubs and allegedly awarded construction contracts to Orban allies, contributing to Hungary's reputation for corruption.
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AI-ExtractedSince 2011, the TAO program allows companies to redirect taxes to sports clubs, with billions flowing into state-funded clubs.
Hungarian first league football clubs have close ties to the state through politicians, state involvement, and public funding.
The MTK Sportpark venue for JD Vance's speech is not a coincidence due to Tamas Deutsch's connection to Orban's party.
The nationwide network of football clubs forms a patronage system, binding communities to Fidesz, impacting elections.
Contracts for football-related construction projects have allegedly gone to individuals close to Orban's government.
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