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The Return of the Forgotten Political Centre
Who are a-la-carte voters and what role do they play in an election? Why does Péter Magyar want to get them at all costs, and why does Fidesz want to keep them? István Hangácsi’s analysis.
Hungary’s Uncertain Future
Will Hungary break free of its current political trajectory, or will history repeat itself? Róbert Kiss explores overlooked aspects of the opposition narrative.
Representation Gaps and Central European Populism
It is a common misconception that racism and xenophobia are to blame for the rise of populism in Europe, Julia Lakatos’s analysis points to a double representation gap as an alternative explanation.
The End of the European Ideal?
In the 1950s, the newly uniting Europe had strong ideals. Nowadays, it is difficult to define what a united Europe means. Ervin Csizmadia’s analysis.
Path Dependency in Education
Why is education crucial in building a democratic country? Róbert Kiss’s analysis highlights the essential role of education in strengthening democratic norms, using the example of a new Hungarian film to explore these issues.
The strategy of economic neutrality
Hungary’s Prime Minister feels that the prospects of European autonomy are bleak, therefore the competitiveness of the Hungarian economy can only be improved through an independent policy. According to Viktor Orbán, this is the path of neutrality.
Hungarian Political Development
Why do historical patterns keep reappearing in the present and why is it that theories of populism cannot give adequate explanations for this? A summary of Ervin Csizmadia’s new book.
