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Is Dominance Democratic?
Fidesz dominance has been seen as a sign of democratic backsliding or authorianism. Is it normal to be in power for over a decade in a democracy? We look at historical patterns to find out.
Orbán, the West, and Perspectives for Atlanticism
The rhetoric of the Orbán-government has led to several high profile critiques lately. These may be exaggerated, nevertheless they mirror a widespread international sentiment according to which Hungary is no longer a democracy. Ervin Csizmadia looks at the causes of this narrative.
The Second Danger to Democracy
We talk so much of populism that we fail to realize that there is also a second danger to democracy, namely radical pluralism. All encompassing diversity endangers the essence of liberal democracy, the balance of the levels of individuals and community. The American Founding Fathers realized this danger. Why do we fail to see it today?
Democracy in crisis?
“No other European country has taken such drastic measures. But then, no other government has had the same majority, with the means to make change,” – says Julia Lakatos to CSMonitor.