Since the founding of the European Union in 1993, the institution’s focus has centered around the principles of a full, representative democracy. Member states of the EU are required to maintain a …
Hungary’s Orban Suspicious of EU Ban on Russian Crude Oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (Photo by: The Russian Presidential Press and Information Office) Viktor Orban should be taken seriously as sanctions …
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“The People” of Viktor Orbán’s Hungary Must Be Male
It is apparent in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary that “the people” do not include women. Women have historically not had political empowerment equal to men in Hungary, but under Orbán this is getting worse. …
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The Dangers of Orban’s Rule by Decree in Hungary
When a global pandemic is sweeping through one’s country, it is expected that someone in power would do everything they could to save the most amount of their people possible. Throughout much of the …
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The End of Hungarian Democracy?
In 1989 the Soviet Union was reaching the end of its life; the Iron Curtain had corroded, and independence movements were sprouting up in both the Soviet Republics and its many satellite …
Orban Wins Election Yet Again: What Does This Mean for Democracy in Hungary?
Incumbent Viktor Orban wins fourth consecutive election as Prime Minister, which raises concerns for Hungary's democracy as the Fidesz party continues to extend their control. April 3, 2022, …
Viktor Orban and the Backsliding of Democracy in Europe
Early April saw populist leader Viktor Orban claim victory in the Hungarian election, with his right-wing party Fidesz winning a two-thirds majority in parliament. The defeat of the United for Hungary …
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Hungarian Democracy: The Gradual Decline of Democratic Norms
On April 3rd, 2022, Hungary held elections for the National Assembly and for the prime minister. The nation’s incumbent leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, declared victory1. Widely seen as a …
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