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Sep 8

Why businesses embrace populists and what to do about it: lessons from Hungary

Fighting populism requires recognising: globalisation contributed to enabling & stabilising illiberal populist regimes such as Orbán’s.

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The Political Economy of Coronavirus Responses in Hungary

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Aug 5

The Political Economy of Coronavirus Responses in Hungary

How can we interpret the characteristic steps of the Hungarian government to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic?

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The slow extinction of the American working class

gaborscheiring

Aug 5

The slow extinction of the American working class

Death rates were strong predictors of the Trump Brexit votes. Rising working-class mortality signals both economic and democratic failure.

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Orbanomics and populist health crisis management in Hungary

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Jun 19

Orbanomics and populist health crisis management in Hungary

The government’s responses to Covid-19 correspond to the logic of Orbanomics: capitalism for the poor, socialism for the rich.

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Health, inequality and democracy in the light of the Corona crisis

gaborscheiring

Apr 23

Health, inequality and democracy in the light of the Corona crisis

The health of people and the health of democracy are intertwined.

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gaborscheiring

Apr 22

Antibodies against Orbán and Salvini

What do Italy and Hungary reveal about the political-economic background of the coronavirus crisis? My article in the Italian weekly Left.

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How the Western Sense of Superiority Can Cost Lives

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Mar 14

How the Western Sense of Superiority Can Cost Lives

The false Western sense of superiority endangers people.

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The political economy of illiberal politics in Central and Eastern Europe

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Feb 21

The political economy of illiberal politics in Central and Eastern Europe

The session presents comparative and stand-alone case studies on the political economy of illiberalism in East-Central Europe.

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gaborscheiring

Feb 17

Book symposium on illiberal capitalism

Book symposium: From the crisis of liberalism to the rise of illiberalism in Hungary: Perspectives from political economy

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How are Populism and Health Associated in Europe (PHASE)?

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Feb 11

How are Populism and Health Associated in Europe (PHASE)?

I am honoured and excited to continue as a Marie Curie Fellow from January 2021.

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Hungarian opposition takes a crucial step, but still a long way to go for the left

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Oct 15, 2019

Hungarian opposition takes a crucial step, but still a long way to go for the left

The local government elections brought advances for the opposition but also new challenges for the left.

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The structural trap of labour politics in Hungary

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Aug 5, 2019

The structural trap of labour politics in Hungary

What are the deeper challenges facing contemporary left-wing class politics in Hungary?

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Academic Freedom in Hungary’s Authoritarian State Capitalism

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Feb 18, 2019

Academic Freedom in Hungary’s Authoritarian State Capitalism

Authoritarian leaders find it hard to tolerate independent voices, and academic freedom is no different. After Prime Minister of Hungary ...

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Hungary’s regime is proof that capitalism can be deeply authoritarian

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Apr 10, 2018

Hungary’s regime is proof that capitalism can be deeply authoritarian

Blaming citizens for their alleged populist or anti-democratic turn is misleading. Without the active involvement of the economic elite, ...

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The Rise of Illiberalism from East to the West: A Lesson About Class for the Left

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Nov 12, 2016

The Rise of Illiberalism from East to the West: A Lesson About Class for the Left

As the world awakens from the shock of Donald Trump being elected, liberals and people on the left have started to draw the conclusions. ...

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gaborscheiring

Oct 27, 2016

The European Left at a crossroads

The crisis of the Left, a post-communist peculiarity until just a few years ago, has become critical all over Europe. If the Left wants t...

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Is a Progressive Alliance a Progressive Solution?

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Jul 16, 2016

Is a Progressive Alliance a Progressive Solution?

The ascent of right-wing hegemony in an increasing number of countries in Europe is forcing progressives to rethink their agendas and str...

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