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DemoCrisis fosters cooperation & support among pro-democracy civil society organisations (CSOs), fighting democratic backsliding in Europe and its wider region.

Katılım Eylül 2023
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EU didn’t fix Hungary’s democracy it changed the incentives around it. By tying funding to rule-of-law reforms, it made illiberal governance costly and democratic alignment more rewarding. As @MayaSionT argues, this helped voters see that political choices have real consequences.
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Bulgaria Votes: A turning point. Former president Rumen Radev wins big (~45%), ending years of instability and securing a rare single-party majority. But concerns remain: • Corruption & vote-buying • Disinformation & influence • Future EU–Russia balance
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Former president Rumen Radev wins big (~45%), ending years of instability and securing a rare single-party majority. But concerns remain: • Corruption & vote-buying • Disinformation & influence • Future EU–Russia balance reuters.com/world/europe/b…
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Defending media independence in Europe 🇪🇺 Plans in the Czech Republic to replace public media license fees with state funding raise real concerns about political influence over journalism. We need free press staying off interference. 🔗 euractiv.com/news/czech-gov…
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Hungarians spoke clearly on April 12: accountability, rule of law, and democratic renewal. We welcome Péter Magyar’s victory and his commitments—but now comes the real test: delivering reforms that rebuild trust and strengthen institutions. 🔗 reuters.com/world/europe/h…
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Yesterday, Hungary got off the “corrupt, pro-Russian oligarchy” train at the “united, rule-of-law-based Europe” station. This is just the beginning of a long journey, because simply changing the train driver isn’t enough. Still, it’s a huge step towards real “good change.
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Deeply honored to receive this endorsement from Noa Lauda , Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Haaretz; one of the most respected voices in journalism. It reflects a shared commitment to truth, accountability, and the power of responsible public discourse. Thank you, Noa!
Noa Landau נעה לנדאו@noa_landau

הבוקר, כנהוג בז׳אנר, כולם מומחים בפוליטיקה הונגרית והשוואתית. אבל זו הזדמנות לציין את אלה שלא רק הקדימו לזהות אלא גם קמו מיד ללמוד ולפעול. נעם וידן, ממרכז אידאה, ומאיה שיאון-צדקיהו, ממכון מתווים, הן שתיים מהנשים החשובות ביותר בישראל במאבק על ערכים דמוקרטיים-ליברליים. בעת שהימין הכאילו אנטי-גלובלי בנה לעצמו רשתות גלובליות לעילא, והאופוזיציה הישראלית עוד היתה עיוורת לכך, הן תורמות כבר עשור להבנת התהליכים האנטי-ליברליים שלישראל חלק משמעותי בהם. כן, בין היתר בתמיכת הקרן החדשה. בצל אלה שסבורים שציון העובדות האלה זו איזו חשיפה מביכה, מגיעה להן היום הערכה רבה ממי שמבינים שזו פעילות חשובה

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We congratulate the people of Hungary for their active participation in the 2026 elections. High turnout and a peaceful process reflect strong democratic engagement. As Hungary turns a new page after sixteen years under Viktor Orbán theguardian.com/world/2026/apr…
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Hungary stands at a defining moment Democracy depends on participation. A massive turnout especially from young voters and communities beyond big cities can shape the future. This is more than an election. Every vote counts. #Mobilize. Show up. #Vote.
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Hungary votes today. A complex system; district races, vote transfers, and late ballots from abroad means the final outcome comes later, not on election night. 👆Expect delays 👆Expect contested margins 👆Expect competing narratives oko.press/wybory-na-wegr…
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Four days to Hungary’s election: projections suggest the opposition Tisza party could secure a two-thirds majority. For civil society, the issue isn’t just who wins but how power is used. Supermajorities test checks & balances, institutional independence, and civic space.
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Democracy is more than elections. As Carnegie Endowment for International Peace notes, “win or lose, Viktor Orbán has broken Hungary’s democracy.” Elections alone aren’t enough captured institutions & restricted civic space can still trap democracy. Hungary is a warning.
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Without civic space, elections cannot be fully democratic. As Hungary heads to its April 12, 2026 vote, the real issue isn’t just who wins but whether conditions for a free and fair election truly exist. Civil society warns: Uneven playing field & Constrained information space
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Without independent civil society, elections cannot be truly democratic. Ahead of Hungary’s April 12 vote, concerns are growing: civil society groups face pressure, media freedom is strained, and accountability mechanisms are weakening. As highlighted by @guardian
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As Hungary nears elections, tensions over election observers are raising concerns about trust and democratic integrity. Reports from POLITICO Europe highlight disputes that risk undermining confidence in the process. politico.eu/article/hungar…
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New poll (Mar 28, 2026) shows a shift in Hungary: TISZA leads with 56% vs. Fidesz at 37% among decided #voters. With ~25% still undecided, momentum may shift further. But polling remains contested amid pressure on independent research. Will elections ensure fairness? #Hungary
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