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In recent months, Hungary faced additional losses, including the permanent forfeiture of over 1 billion EUR due to unallocated funds, and a continuous loss of 1 million EUR daily related to its treatment of asylum seekers. This represents a significant blow to the national budget, exacerbated by a one-time fine of 20 million EUR for non-compliance with EU asylum regulations.

The Political Landscape: Can Orban Survive?

As Hungary's economic clouds deepen, the opposition has seized the opportunity to target Orban's government. Peter Márki-Zay, a former ally turned critic, has positioned himself at the forefront of dissenting voices, criticizing alleged corruption and ineffective spending leading to deteriorating infrastructure like hospitals and railways.