Monday | April 20, 2026
On April 12, 2026, Hungarians went to the polls for national parliamentary elections that determined the formation of the next government, one of the most competitive elections since Hungary's democratic transition in 1991. The panel examined the results, what they mean for civil society, and the role of state and social media in shaping the political landscape.
From educators and students to journalists and civil society leaders, activists in Hungary have found the courage to stand up to autocracy and sustain a reform movement. Where democracy is under pressure, the fight to defend it requires understanding how movements are built, how they endure, and what lessons can carry across borders. Watch this post-electoral analysis with three highly regarded political analysts who were on the ground during the election cycle, as part of the third in a series of webinars on Defending Democrats.
