
To Viktor, more spoils: Hungary’s autocracy
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The Shift to Authoritarianism in Hungary
This chapter examines Hungary's decline from a model democracy to an autocratic regime under Viktor Orban's leadership. It highlights the systematic dismantling of democratic institutions and the strategic manipulation of the political landscape by Orban and his party, Fidesz. The narrative explores the implications of these changes on Hungary's future and the rise of nationalist politics in Europe.
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