Eszter Kováts: The Expansion of the Concept of Revolution to the Point of Unrecognizability

In the aftermath of the 2018 elections in Hungary, a sense of despair emerged regarding the entrenched nature of the Orbán regime. The concept of electoral autocracy was highlighted, suggesting that elections serve to maintain the illusion of democracy rather than facilitate genuine change. Political analysts noted that even if the opposition were to win, systemic safeguards would prevent real power transfer. A significant portion of voters expressed skepticism about the integrity of elections, with many believing that electoral fraud was likely. The regime's dominance was attributed to its two-thirds majority, which some argue has prevented a shift towards open autocracy.