Take Me To Your Leader! Dictators & Demagogues 04: Hungary's Viktor Orban
Oct 4, 2024
Zsuzsanna Szelenyi, a former Hungarian politician and democracy advocate, joins BBC correspondent Nick Thorpe and politics expert Ben Wellings. They delve into Viktor Orban's dramatic shift from a youthful dissident to a controversial leader known for authoritarian tactics. The discussion highlights the rise of youth activism in Hungary, Orban’s football-inspired political strategies, and his influence during the migrant crisis. They also explore the broader implications for democracy in a Europe leaning toward conservatism.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Rise of Youth Activism in Hungary
01:33 • 7min
The Impact of Football on Political Strategy
08:12 • 2min
From Idealism to Authority: Orban's Political Evolution
09:59 • 5min
The Optimism and Challenges of Post-Communist Europe in the 1990s
14:48 • 2min
Viktor Orban's Political Ascendancy
16:18 • 12min