'Thank you, dear Hungary, for proving that anything is always possible'
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A veteran correspondent reflects on a decade covering Hungary's political landscape, examining how this Central European nation continuously defies expectations. Through personal observations and journalistic insight, the writer explores Hungary's complex identity, its role within Europe, and the paradoxes that define contemporary Hungarian society. The piece offers an intimate perspective on a nation marked by contradictions, resilience, and surprising transformations that challenge conventional narratives about the region.
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'Thank you, dear Hungary, for proving that anything is always possible'
Jean-Baptiste Chastand, Le Monde's Central Europe correspondent, writes a letter to this 'hostile and surprising' country he has covered for more than 10 years.
