Gábor Török: The Orbán era was neither a dictatorship nor an autocracy, there was neither a revolution nor a regime change

Political scientist Gábor Török argues that the Orbán era should not be labeled as a dictatorship or autocracy. He reflects on Eszter Kováts's article, emphasizing that while the political changes in Hungary in 2026 were significant, they do not constitute a revolution. Török believes that democracy can exist even under poor governance, as long as the possibility for democratic change remains. He asserts that the 2026 elections marked a pivotal moment in Hungary's post-1990 history, but he dismisses the notion of a 'revolution' in this context. Instead, he sees it as a regime change, initiating a new chapter in Hungary's political landscape, despite criticisms from those who oppose the current government.