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Hungary after Orbán. What Péter Magyar’s election victory means for Europe

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: For many years, Hungary was regarded within the European Union as a paradigmatic case of democratic backsliding. Under Viktor Orbán, the country became an example of how democratic institutions can be gradually reconfigured, hollowed out, and realigned along the lines of political loyalty. What made the Hungarian case distinctive was that the erosion of democracy did not take place openly against the law, but often through its strategic instrumentalization.

Source: Eurac Research Blogs

DOI: 10.57708/bc9gesnavqx234zflsmfa_w

Author: Barlai, Melani

Language: English

Topic: Populism, Right-Wing Movements

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7207618699

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