Erosion of Democracy in Hungary under Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has weakened the country's democracy by capturing institutions, clamping down on press freedoms, and promoting corruption. The narrative of conservatism in Hungary is actually an excuse for enriching a clique of elites through corruption.
Key Points
- Orbán captured institutions and created a system of rewarding and punishing
- Controlled communication medium to suppress dissent
- Enriched a clique of elites through corruption under the guise of conservatism
Cons
- Weakening of judicial independence
- Clamping down on press freedoms
- Promoting corruption by transferring public assets to private hands