Report Details Hungary's Decade-Long Dismantling of Culture Under Orbán
A new report, titled 'Hungary Turns Its Back on Europe,' has been released by Human Platform in collaboration with OHA, featuring insights from over 30 Hungarian academics and journalists. This document details the decline of democratic structures in Hungary since 2010, following the rise of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party. It addresses significant shifts in culture, education, science, and media, including the renaming of the nation and the establishment of a centralized system. The report also highlights the ongoing support from EU funding for Orbán's government, while cautioning about the potential spread of his illiberal approach in other European nations.
Key facts
- Report published by Human Platform, coordinated by OHA (Network of Academics)
- Over 30 Hungarian intellectuals, academics, researchers, and journalists contributed
- Covers culture, education, science, and media from 2010-2019
- Documents constitutional changes, including renaming country from 'Republic of Hungary' to 'Hungary'
- Describes 'National Cooperation System' imposed from above
- Notes resistance from civil organizations, academia, and arts community
- Warns illiberalism could spread to other EU countries
- Orbán allies include Janez Janša, Nikola Gruevski, and Aleksandar Vučić
Entities
Institutions
- Human Platform
- OHA (Network of Academics)
- Fidesz
- European Union
- European Parliament
- Central European University (CEU)
Locations
- Hungary
- Budapest
- Brussels
- Berlin
- Prague
- Slovenia
- Macedonia
- Serbia
- Warsaw