

Gábor Scheiring
Former member of the Hungarian parliament and assistant professor of comparative politics at Georgetown University Qatar. Shares insights on Hungarian politics and its parallels with the U.S.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 29min
Lessons From Hungary
Gábor Scheiring, a former Hungarian parliament member and assistant professor at Georgetown, discusses the striking parallels between Viktor Orbán’s regime and Donald Trump’s approach to governance. He dives into the erosion of democracy in Hungary and how this can inform resistance efforts in the U.S. Scheiring highlights economic discontent and the political landscape, stressing the need for meaningful connections with citizens to protect democratic values. His insights serve as a cautionary tale for American politics today.

Feb 10, 2025 • 29min
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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.