Embedded Autocracy

Hungary in the European Union

András Bozóki, Central European University, Vienna, Zoltán Fleck

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Lexington Books
17 July 2024

Political science & theory; Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship

Embedded Autocracy: Hungary in the European Union considers the new Hungarian autocracy as a political regime that is deeply entrenched in the make-up of Hungarian society. The deterioration of the social conditions of democracy did not begin in 2010, when Viktor Orbán came to power, so it cannot be reduced to a leadership issue only. András Bozóki and Zoltán Fleck avoid the trap of historical determinism as well. The Orbán's regime is not based solely on the autocratic traits of the leader, nor on simply institutional failures, but on social contexts and cultural configurations. The analysis employed in this book is complex. Hungary's democratic future depends on our ability to understand the mechanisms of autocracy embedded in society. Scenarios for the destruction of democracy are voluminous, and autocratic legalism is one of them, which requires complex analytical tools to understand. Bozóki and Fleck describe the unexpected collapse of Hungarian democracy with the aim of contributing to the exposure of the structural weaknesses of contemporary democracy. Understanding the operational characteristics of the first autocratic regime within the European Union will contribute to the success of those policy makers who aspire to guard the stability of democracy.

By: András Bozóki Central European University Vienna, Zoltán Fleck
Imprint: Lexington Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 164mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 658g
ISBN: 9781793636065
ISBN 10: 1793636060
Pages: 382
Publication Date: 17 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Mechanisms of Deterioration Chapter 2. “The Future Has Begun.” The First Orbán Government (1998-2002) Chapter 3. Deconsolidation of Liberal Democracy Chapter 4. Dynamics of Autocratization: The Rise of the Orbán Regime (2010-2014) Chapter 5. Authoritarian Accommodation: The State of Exception Chapter 6. Enabling and Constraining: The European Union and the Orbán Regime Chapter 7. The Transformation of Judiciary: The Rise of Autocratic Legalism Chapter 8. Aspects of Legitimacy and Personalization of Power

András Bozóki is Professor at the Department of Political Science at the Central European University in Vienna, Austria. Zoltán Fleck is Professor at the Department of Legal and Social Theory at the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary.

Reviews for Embedded Autocracy: Hungary in the European Union

“This book is a terrific critical analysis of the ‘de-democratization’ of the Hungarian regime under the four-term rulership of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. I can’t imagine a better informed or more informative and interesting book on Hungary’s descent into illiberalism and ‘embedded autocracy.’ Written by Bozoki and Fleck, two of the top Hungarian scholars and public intellectuals writing on the topic, it will be indispensable for experts and generalists alike.” -- Jeffrey C. Isaac, Indiana University, Bloomington