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Szombati, Kristóf
The Revolt of the Provinces, 06/2018, Letnik: 23Book Chapter
In this chapter, I analyze the impact of right-wing rivalry (in the context of the moral panic on “Gypsy criminality”) on the politics of governmental power, and argue that it played a key role in the liberal state’s transformation in an authoritarian direction under the new Fidesz government in the 2010– 2014 period. I begin by highlighting Jobbik’s e ff ort to stabilize its support after its parliamentary entry by returning to the “ Gypsy issue” and organizing a major mobilization campaign in Gyöngyöspata. I then analyze the government’s response by highlighting a series of tactical maneuvers, which— together with
