Hungary’s Crisis of Democracy: The Road to SerfdomTo make sense of this the author draws upon two traditions of thought, world systems-analysis, which situates Hungary in the context of its incorporation in the modern capitalist world-system after the fall of communism; and anarchist social thought which provides a unique way of seeing the actions of states and political elites. In so doing the book argues that the events unfolding in Hungary cannot be explained on the basis of Hungarian exceptionalism but must be situated in the broader political and economic context that has shaped the development of Hungary since 1990. The form of capitalism introduced in Hungary and across the region of East and Central Europe has systematically undermined the strong state and social security that had existed under communism, and when added to the failure of the left and liberals in the region it has paved the way for far-right and neo-fascist political movements to emerge claiming the mantle of defenders of society from the market. This represents a fundamental threat to the enlightenment traditions that have shaped dominant modern political ideologies and raises profound problems for both the EU and NATO. |
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... Hungarian governments had failed to attain', including a reduced budget deficit and reduced public sector debt (Bod, 2012b; Piasecki, 2015). In 2009, just before Fidesz came into office, Hungary's debt stood at 75 percent of national ...
... Hungarian governments had failed to attain', including a reduced budget deficit and reduced public sector debt (Bod, 2012b; Piasecki, 2015). In 2009, just before Fidesz came into office, Hungary's debt stood at 75 percent of national ...
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... Hungary under Fidesz post-2010 government (Braudel, 1982a and 1982b; Wallerstein, 2004: 111–165). The latter provides what the Anthropologist James Scott has called, 'the anarchist squint', which casts a distinct gaze upon social ...
... Hungary under Fidesz post-2010 government (Braudel, 1982a and 1982b; Wallerstein, 2004: 111–165). The latter provides what the Anthropologist James Scott has called, 'the anarchist squint', which casts a distinct gaze upon social ...
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... Hungary and ECE in the semi-periphery Eastern and Central Europe (ECE), as part of the former Communist bloc of nation-states, is usually located within the semi-periphery of the MWS and Janos provides an excellent overview of its ...
... Hungary and ECE in the semi-periphery Eastern and Central Europe (ECE), as part of the former Communist bloc of nation-states, is usually located within the semi-periphery of the MWS and Janos provides an excellent overview of its ...
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... Hungary it is equally tempting to present Fidesz as being in an untouchable position of power. But as we will see, the position of Fidesz is far from secure and is as much a reflection of the weakness of their opponents as it is their ...
... Hungary it is equally tempting to present Fidesz as being in an untouchable position of power. But as we will see, the position of Fidesz is far from secure and is as much a reflection of the weakness of their opponents as it is their ...
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... Hungary's democratic transition (DT) took place against the backdrop of the collapse of the state socialist regimes in East and Central Europe. This chapter situates Hungary in the context of its re-incorporation into the MWS and its ...
... Hungary's democratic transition (DT) took place against the backdrop of the collapse of the state socialist regimes in East and Central Europe. This chapter situates Hungary in the context of its re-incorporation into the MWS and its ...
Contents
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The Evolution of Fidesz | 49 |
Social Movement Protest 1 | 83 |
Digital Governance and Media Wars | 111 |
Social Movement Protest 2 | 131 |
The European Union NATO and the Hungarian Crisis | 151 |
Conclusion | 175 |
Bibliography | 181 |
Index | 219 |
About the Author | 223 |
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