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What Next | Lessons From Hungary
Feb 10, 2025
Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian parliament member and assistant professor at Georgetown University Qatar, shares insights on Viktor Orbán's regime. He discusses the alarming parallels between Orbán and Trump, focusing on rising authoritarianism and political polarization in both Hungary and the U.S. Scheiring emphasizes the importance of actively defending democracy and addresses the socio-economic struggles of Hungary's working class. He encourages strategic engagement from opposition parties to resonate with citizens' concerns and shape a more hopeful political future.
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- Viktor Orbán's rise reflects how economic hardships and disillusionment can facilitate authoritarian leadership in democracies like Hungary and the U.S.
- The failure of Hungary's liberal opposition to connect with citizen concerns highlights the need for meaningful political representation in challenging times.
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Understanding Viktor Orban's Rise to Power
Viktor Orban's rise to power in Hungary illustrates how political discontent can set the stage for authoritarian leadership. Historical economic hardships, including stagnant wages and increasing inequality, made many Hungarians feel frustrated and ignored by the political elite. The 2008 financial crisis further deepened this disillusionment, leading to widespread anger against traditional social and political structures. This context allowed Orban and his party, Fidesz, to appeal to the populace by offering alternative narratives and solutions that resonated with the citizens' desire for change.
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