Memory and Politics: The Importance of the Treaty of Trianon for Hungary
Memory and Politics: The Importance of the Treaty of Trianon for Hungary

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak
Subject(s): Politics, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Politics of History/Memory
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: politics; memory; Hungary; Trianon Treaty;
Summary/Abstract: 4 June marks the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Trianon, the most important historical event of the 20th century for Hungarian politics. In the public’s perception, it is still a lively and traumatic history. The source of this is, on the one hand, the violation of the national community by the treaty, which has left deep marks on the social consciousness of Hungarians, and, on the other hand, the memory of the Trianon is fuelled and used for political purposes in both Hungary and neighbouring countries.

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