Hungary Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Hungary Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Author(s): Veronika Jóźwiak
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Politics and communication, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Hungary; parliamentary elections; election campaign; government; political rhetoric; rhetoric against immigrants; immigration policy;
Summary/Abstract: Hungarian ruling party Fidesz has sharpened its rhetoric against immigrants at the end of the campaign before the parliamentary elections scheduled for 8 April. The campaign has included elements of criticism towards the UN and a package of draft laws limiting the activities of non-governmental organisations. It is unlikely the government will soften its rhetoric and actions after the elections. This may negatively affect Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ability to build alliances among the European Christian Democrat parties in the future.

• Details
• Contents