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Hungary

A parliamentary republic in Eastern Europe, Hungary is governed under so-called illiberal democracy, uniting nationalism, Christian conservatism, sovereignty vis-à-vis the European Union, and strong control of media and institutions.

Predominant spectrum
Right
Linked ideology
National Conservatism
Closest personality
Viktor Orbán
Flag: Hungary

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Unitary
    Federal20%
    Unitary80%
  • Representation

    Leaning · Autocracy
    Democracy33%
    Autocracy68%
  • Power

    Strong · Security
    Security73%
    Liberty28%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Assimilation
    Assimilation83%
    Multiculturalism18%
  • Diplomacy

    Balanced
    Militarist53%
    Pacifist48%
  • Intervention

    Leaning · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist59%
    Nationalist41%
  • Economy

    Balanced
    Public45%
    Private55%
  • Control

    Leaning · Planning
    Planning61%
    Free market39%
  • Trade

    Leaning · Protectionism
    Protectionism60%
    Globalism40%
  • Religion

    Strong · Religious
    Irreligious21%
    Religious79%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Traditionalist
    Progressive30%
    Traditionalist70%
  • Technology

    Balanced
    Technology56%
    Biology44%

What sets Hungary apart

Most unusual position

Immigration

Leans further toward assimilation than 88% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 61Hungary 83

Of all the axes, Immigration is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Technology

On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 54Hungary 56

Here it shares common ground with most countries.