Hungary's democratic rule of law has ended, replaced by an autocratic regime, author claims

Hungary is no longer a democratic state governed by the rule of law, but an oppressive, autocratic regime, the article argues. The author expresses concern over the government's "furious and ruthless haste," suggesting that decisions are being made in the background without regard for opposition. These actions, the author fears, are paving the way for measures that only a true dictatorship could impose.

According to the author, the current situation marks the end of Hungary's democratic legal state. While the majority may currently support the regime, "cracks are already showing in the ranks." The article invokes the Tisza River, known for its powerful floods, as a metaphor for the government's actions. It recalls how entire villages had to be rebuilt after the river's "devouring" floods.

Drawing parallels with Hungarian history, the author asserts that no dictatorship has ever lasted too long, regardless of its initial "flood" of power. These regimes have always been curbed, "one way or another." The piece concludes by referencing Péter Nádas's sentiment that "freedom has no degrees. Either I am free, or I am not free." The author states that Hungarians are currently not free.

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freedom has no degrees. Either I am free, or I am not free.