To the Editor:Re “The Case for Populism” (Op-Ed, nytimes.com, Oct. 16):I believe that M aria Schmidt badly mischaracterizes what is happening in Hungary today. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has converted Hungary’s democracy into a one-party state, doling out favors to cronies and using his powers to punish all those who dare to dissent. He has demonized immigrants and refugees — harming his country’s economy and drawing the wrath of the European Parliament. Thankfully, the people of Hungary have begun pushing back. The opposition elected a new mayor of Budapest and a number of other Hungarian cities, dealing Mr. Orban his biggest setback in more than a decade.

Source: New York Times October 21, 2019 18:11 UTC