Right, Left or Both? - Analyzing Populist Frames in the National Consultations of Viktor Orbán’s FIDESZ Party between 2011 and 2023
Viktor Orbán’s FIDESZ is often referred to in academia as a right-wing populist political party. However, stemming from Hungary’s history of being dominated by outside powers and having been under communist rule for fifty years, this thesis argues that the nature of FIDESZ’s communication strategy could be heavily influenced by left-wing populist ideals. This thesis seeks to investigate populist a