Mark Leonard's World in 30 Minutes The New Politics with Balázs Orbán
10 snips
Sep 5, 2025 Balázs Orbán, political director for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and chairman of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, dives deep into Hungary's national conservatism. He shares insights on the evolution of political ideologies in Hungary, the nation’s demographic challenges, and how community representation shapes policies. The discussion also touches on Hungary's realist foreign policy amidst global tensions and the response of Central and Eastern European countries to the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the rise of national conservative movements across Europe.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Nation First Political Framework
- National conservatism prioritizes representing the interests of the national community over serving abstract ideologies.
- It reframes policy areas and international engagement around national interest and community preservation.
Active State To Protect Community
- National conservatives reject state neutrality and argue the state should protect both individual and community freedom.
- They endorse active pro-family policies and positive discrimination to strengthen the nation demographically.
History Shapes Hungary's Demographic Caution
- Hungary ties demographic caution to historical population losses from the world wars and emigration.
- This history shapes a heightened focus on preserving national cohesion and controlling migration.
