Populism and Liberal Democracy is the first book to offer a comprehensive theory about
populism during both its emergence and consolidation phases in three geographical …

This article analyses the democratic involution in Hungary, which was followed by the
country embracing a pro-Russian policy in 2010. These processes came to be viewed as a …

The Comparative Agendas Project (CAP) brings together data on government activities in
over twenty countries, and provides a consistent categorizing system to understand when a …

Hungary once represented a school-book case of transition to democracy. Now it offers
insights into both contemporary Europe and theories of populism and nationalism. Resisting …

While the spread of neoliberal ideas through networks has attracted much attention
worldwide, the ideational content of the recent counter-waves to liberal democracy has still …

Liberal democracy is at risk. Its hallmark institutions-political pluralism, separation of powers,
and rule of law-are coming under pressure, as authoritarian sentiment is growing around the …

Concern and hostility towards populism has become a distinctive feature of contemporary
political culture. In Europe such concerns are frequently directed at Eurosceptics, whose …

This paper analyses the seemingly contradictory fusion between authoritarianism and
neoliberalism in Hungary under the Orbán regime. Since coming into power in 2010 on a …

While LGBT activism has increased worldwide, there has been strong backlash against
LGBT people in Eastern Europe. Although Russia is the most prominent anti-gay regime in …

A new, right-wing government came to power in Hungary in May 2010, led by Viktor Orbán
and his Fidesz party. 1 Since doing so, it has significantly altered the country's legal, social …