Political Reforms in Hungary (2010–2024): Impacts on Hungarian Democracy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/poso.99152
Keywords: foreign policy, political reform, Hungary, Fidesz

Abstract

This study aims to analyze some lesser-known Hungary's political reforms after 2010, such as the policy on migrant workers, the new Hungarian citizenship law, and voting abroad. To achieve this, a mixed methodology is used, including the analysis of current laws, literature review, and the collection of statistical data and international indexes. The research focuses on two main objectives. First, it analyzes the new migration policies that encourages the arrival of migrant workers from autocratic regimes. Second, it examines the electoral system for votes from abroad and the application of a double standard between Hungarians with or without residence in Hungary. The research findings show that these policies are part of a strategy to consolidate the ruling party's political power by reducing democratic representation and, at the same time, strengthening relations with autocratic regimes aligned with the Hungarian government.

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Gabriella Thomázy, Universidad del Servicio Público de Budapest

Gabriella Thomázy holds a Ph.D. in Military Sciences with an educational background in Sociology, HR Management, and Education studies. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Public Service Doctoral School of Military Sciences, specializing in Security Studies. She lived in Chile for almost 10 years, where she studied benefit management at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.  Her research focuses on Migration, South America, and Security Studies. She has given several conference presentations in Hungary and abroad (Colombia, Finland, and Spain, etc.) and, furthermore, has been an invited speaker at several universities (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary; Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary; University of Chile, Chile; Chilean Military Academy, Chile).

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Published
2025-06-26
How to Cite
Thomázy G. (2025). Political Reforms in Hungary (2010–2024): Impacts on Hungarian Democracy. Política y Sociedad, 62(2), e99152. https://doi.org/10.5209/poso.99152
Issue
Vol. 62 No. 2 (2025): Monográfico: Populismo, politica exterior y alianzas transnacionales
Section
Monographic

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