Which way, Hungary—another term for Orbán?

08.04.2026 08:30 – 09:30English

Democratic norms are under pressure and Hungary is often cited as a prominent case of democratic backsliding.

Raimondas Ibenskas (UiB) Iver Ørstavik (Rafto) Alida Steigler (UiO) Irina Anisimova (UiB)

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Which way, Hungary—another term for Orbán?

08.04.2026 08:30 – 09:30

Democratic norms are under pressure and Hungary is often cited as a prominent case of democratic backsliding.

Raimondas Ibenskas Iver Ørstavik Alida Steigler Irina Anisimova

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