State of the World from NPR Dismantling Democracy in Hungary
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Apr 15, 2025 Viktor Orban's 15-year reign in Hungary reveals startling declines in democracy. The podcast investigates how his strategies are being mirrored by politicians globally. Key figures and political dynamics are explored, showcasing the struggles of independent media and civil society. It also contrasts the rosy portrayal of Hungary as a conservative paradise with harsh realities, including laws that target LGBTQ rights and rising social unrest. Dive into a complex landscape where freedom is under siege.
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Orban's Castle Move
- Akos Hadhazi, an independent member of Hungary's parliament, gives tours of Buda Castle.
- He highlights how Orban's move to the castle symbolizes corruption and a thirst for power.
Orban's Power Consolidation
- Orban's dismantling of Hungarian democracy involves controlling media, civil society, and universities.
- He consolidated power, mirroring Putin's model but using EU funds instead of oil money.
Independent Journalism in Hungary
- Independent journalists formed the newspaper Magyar Hang after Orban's government shut down other prominent newspapers.
- Printed in Slovakia due to lack of brave printers in Hungary, it's funded by subscriptions.