Graduation Year
2019
Date of Submission
4-2019
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
International Relations
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Katja Favretto
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2019 Michael Malcolm Stolarski
Abstract
This thesis attempts to understand the reasons behind Hungary’s surge in populism in the years following the 2008 financial crisis. In particular it looks at the two major political parties in Hungary, Fidesz and Jobbik, and how they continue to maintain control over the Hungarian government despite the common theory that populist support deteriorates overtime. A key component of Populism is that it usually grows in times of crises. Particularly in Hungary I focus on the many crises that arose during Hungary’s turbulent history of occupation, especially their transition out of Communism. Along with the devastation caused by the 2008 financial crash. Hungary’s inability to completely transition into a full-fledged Democracy as well as the economic devastation they witnessed following 2008 has created an environment where Populism can thrive indefinitely.
Recommended Citation
Stolarski, Michael and Stolarski, Michael Malcolm, "Persistent Populism: Uncovering the Reasons behind Hungary’s Powerful Populist Parties" (2019). CMC Senior Theses. 2188.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2188
