https://m2.mtmt.hu/ hun 2026-10-24 05:09 BookChapter 36176074 ADMIN_APPROVED true 0 false 2026-10-09T11:31:41.677+0000 2026-05-18T08:34:28.609+0000 2025-06-03T18:22:08.706+0000 true 10061855 Benedek István /api/author/10061855 Author true 10061855 2026-08-08T09:53:07.829+0000 2026-08-08T09:53:07.829+0000 2025-07-17T10:37:47.524+0000 true 10053087 Szekér Ildikó /api/admin/10053087 Admin true 10053087 Admin 10101397 /api/admin/10101397 Tokai Tamás true true 2026-05-18T08:34:36.230+0000 true false true 25 25 /api/publicationtype/25 PublicationType 2 true 25 BookChapter true 10000398 Chapter true 25 25 /api/publicationtype/25 PublicationType 2 true 25 BookChapter /api/subtype/10000398 Könyvfejezet SubType 220 true 10000398 true 1 /api/category/1 Category true 1 Benedek, István Hungary. Viktor Orbán: The Freedom Fighter Populist 101 120 101 20 2025 This chapter examines Viktor Orbán, the most influential figure in Hungary’s political landscape since 1989. Tracing his transformation from a young liberal democrat to a strong populist leader, it explores how Orbán has positioned himself as the embodiment of national sovereignty and the sole legitimate voice of the Hungarian people. Through populist rhetoric steeped in identity politics and crisis narratives, he has cultivated a profound emotional connection with his supporters, solidifying his political dominance. The chapter situates Orbán within the broader context of the regime he has constructed since 2010. It highlights how his populist vision and strategic use of crises have reinforced his image as a protector of national sovereignty, paving the way for Hungary’s transformation from a liberal democracy to a populist electoral autocracy (PEA) by the mid-2010s, all under the banner of the Hungarian people’s “freedom fight.” The analysis also reflects on developments in early 2024, including growing societal discontent and unexpected political shocks, which have revealed new vulnerabilities in the regime. 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