Hungary: Vanguard of the counter-revolution

Michael  Ignatieff

Hungary: Vanguard of the counter-revolution

Michael Ignatieff^*

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Department of Historical Studies

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On 12th April, Hungary will hold an election that will act as a referendum on what the counter-revolution has achieved so far. The electoral verdict there may tell us where history is headed next.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Prospect
State	Published - 1 Apr 2026

Keywords

Hungary
elections
Authoritarian regimes
Illiberal democracy

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