Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Several fascinating talks on the crisis of liberal democracy 042
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 03/04/2025The Hungarian government’s decisions of the last weeks, like banning demonstrations, suspending citizenships or leaving ICC, make sense only if either the EU is inconsequential or if a departure from EU is planned. 15514
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediAUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Join us tomorrow for a public lecture with @jwmueller-pu.bsky.social! Register 👉 www.authlib.eu/from-christi... 032
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Here comes a summary of Orbanization in Hungary. It is feely accessible for a month, then it moves beyond the paywall journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...journals.sagepub.comSage Journals: Discover world-class researchSubscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher. 074
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediCentral European University @weareceu.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Last call to be part of the MethodsNET Summer School at CEU this summer! 👇☀️ Don't hesitate to register! 001
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 20/03/2025The paper on the ideological layer of the current autocratization wave has been made freely accessible www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-...taylorfrancis.comIdeological modules of autocratization 1 |This chapter discusses the ideological modules of the recent wave of autocratization. It detects the emergence of still fragmented but increasingly robust 042
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 10/03/2025I appreciate the sincerity: they want to end EU. Paradoxically, the iitiative comes from the two countries that benefited most. 12211
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 08/03/2025According to plans, the Hungarian constitution will elevate the right of children for protection above other rights. This is how the Pride will be banned. 012
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Chairman of the Hungarian Parliament: "Ukraine is not a real county because it doesn’t have political history, political elite, governmental traditions”. This shows that Fidesz represents “paternalist populism” and not classical populism. Elitism and statism are central to the definition of nation. 001
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediCentral European University @weareceu.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Meet us at Vienna’s biggest education fair! BeSt Fair is happening March 6-9 at Messe Wien (booth U31), and it’s your chance to explore CEU and the programs that interest you. Stop by, say hi, and add your thoughts to our giant CEU sticky note wall! 📝✨ #CEUatBeSt #SeeUatCEU #StudyinVienna #BeStFair 072
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 03/03/2025apparently American conservatives still exist www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSa5...youtube.comHow the Elite rigged Society (and why it’s falling apart) | David BrooksYouTube video by Alliance for Responsible Citizenship 010
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediAUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 28/02/2025📢Working Paper Alert! In the age of spin dictatorships, propaganda isn’t just a tool of autocrats—it’s seeping into democracies, too. Péter Krekó (Political Capital, @gmfus.bsky.social) explores how modern regimes use social media to manipulate public opinion. www.authlib.eu/peter-kreko-...authlib.euPéter Krekó - Brainwashing of the People, by the People, with the PeopleIn this AUTHLIB Working Paper, Péter Krekó explores the evolution of mass persuasion and disinformation in both democratic and autocratic contexts. 1129
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediMárta Pardavi @martapardavi.bsky.social · 22/02/2025A surprisingly large crowd of 1000s are demonstrating for the independence of the Hungarian judiciary in Budapest. The protest is organised by the Hungarian Judges’ Association MABIE, and has received solidarity statements from many peer organisations around Europe. @j4j.bsky.social 216943
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 22/02/2025At CPAC Fico expressed his dismay about the insistence of Zelenskiy to be at the negotiating table. What pertinence, indeed. He also invoked anti-fascism, pledged loyalty to Elon Musk, and has committed to a fight against gender and immigrants. Interesting path. www.youtube.com/watch?v=08r-...youtube.comFULL SPEECH: Robert Fico Speaks at CPAC 2025 Day Two - 2/21/25YouTube video by Right Side Broadcasting Network 062
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The Heritage Foundation weighs in. To me this style looks very un-American: disciplined, ideological, centralized, future-looking. Is the U.S. becoming Europeanized? nypost.com/2025/02/14/o...nypost.comHey, Congress: Make government great again — by turning Trump’s reforms into lawPresident Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency is accomplishing in weeks what conservatives have been talking about for decades. 010
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 12/02/2025stream of consciousness: "Dear Dr. Enyedi Due to your involvement in the field and the research you published in your paper, "Academic Solidarity and the Culture War in Orbán’s Hungary," IntechOpen invites you to contribute a chapter to Terrorism in Transition: The Shifting Face of Global Threats" 010
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Russia doesn't look like a country capable of much cultural imperialism, but there are no limits if it finds a willing/weak partner. Read this exciting analysis. 061
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 31/08/2024This is relevant both for the upcoming German elections and for the more general question concerning the profile of the radical left 000
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 17/07/2024This is definitely worth reading: combinations of libertarianism, authoritarianism and conspiracy theories in America and in Czechia. 010
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 16/02/2024In my new piece www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... I make an attempt at identifying the ideological offer of actors like Viktor Orban. More on the project at authlib.eu 010
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 03/02/2024Once politicians introduce new policies in culture and education they shape the outlook of new generations. Peter Rado and Balint Mikola have just published the results of their empirical investigations on how illiberalism manifests itself in these policy domains. Check it out. 011
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 27/01/2024We tend to approach the advances of the populist right from a culture wars perspective. Tomáš Cirhan form Charles University reminds us of the role of public services in his interesting new AUTHLIB post on the Dutch election results. 020
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 11/01/2024Elena Cossu identifies four populist groups: Central and Eastern European Populists, the Left and Moderate Centre, the Pro-Europe and Pro-Liberalism Centre and the Identity Politics and Intersectional Left. Somewhat different results from our piece with Martin: www.researchgate.net/publication/... 010
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediAUTHLIB @authlibeu.bsky.social · 13/12/2023🇵🇱 New on the AUTHLIB Blog 🇵🇱 The formation of the new government indicates Poland's return to the democratic path. But dismantling the illiberal system will be challenging, argues Marta Żerkowska-Balas (SWPS University). www.authlib.eu/polands-retu...authlib.euPoland’s Return to Democracy: The Challenges Ahead for the New GovernmentThe formation of the new government indicates Poland's return to the democratic path. But dismantling the illiberal system will be challenging, argues Marta Żerkowska-Balas. 032
Reposted by Zsolt EnyediDaniel Hegedus @danielhegedus.bsky.social · 23/11/2023Hungary’s draft Sovereignty Protection Bill will serve as an informal campaign tool at least until the June 2024 EP elections, but its chilling effect on 🇭🇺 civil society can hardly be overestimated. Check-out my analysis at Visegrad Insight 👇 visegradinsight.eu/viktor-orban...visegradinsight.euViktor Orbán's New Assault on Free Media and Civil SocietyHungary's draft Sovereignty Protection bill will serve as an informal campaign tool at least until the June 2024 EP elections and will most likely be challenged by the European Commission, but its chi... 077
Zsolt Enyedi @zsolt.bsky.social · 20/11/2023What strikes me is the blatant anti-Ukrainian fervor... 030
