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Orban's Autocracy Damaged Hungary
- Viktor Orban politicized Hungarian institutions for loyalty to him, controlling universities and cultural bodies.
- This led to significant corruption and economic decline, making Hungary one of the poorest EU countries.
University Control as Power Tool
- Hungary banned independent university programs and privatized universities under control of Orban's allies.
- Similar attempts are visible in the U.S., with threats to dictate curricula and funding based on political conformity.
Corruption Grows Without Checks
- Lack of checks and transparency invites corruption, seen with Hungarian companies close to Orban gaining state favors.
- This oligarchic system burdens the economy and mirrors patterns found in other autocracies like Russia.