헝가리의 비자유민주주의와 경제위기 프레이밍

Abstract

This study analyzes the rising support of Fidesz, a national-conservative political party that declared Hungary an illiberal democratic state in 2014. Although objectives of Fidesz are in opposition with the core values of the European Union (EU), Fidesz has succeeded in re-elections for four consecutive terms with overwhelming approval ratings until the 2022 general election. Despite the Fidesz Party’s high approval ratings, evidence shows that many Hungarian patrons favor democratic principles engraved in the EU rules and norms. This seeming contradiction is the result of the public’s growing concerns in resolving the economic crisis more than upholding liberal ideals. Fidesz kept framing a series of challenges such as global economic crisis, refugee crisis, the war in Ukraine in terms of economic threat and won discursive war with opposition parties.