| ID | 178098 |
| Title Proper | On corruption and state capture |
| Other Title Information | the struggle of anti-corruption activism in Hungary |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Porta, Donatella Della ; Pirro, Andrea L P |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article draws on social movement theory to understand collective action against corruption in Hungary. While offering a perspective on anti-corruption activism, the article demonstrates its limits against a set of unfavourable factors. Our enquiry reveals that the political context in which anti-corruption activism develops, that is, Hungary under Viktor Orbán, critically affects its mobilising potential. Closed political opportunities prompt anti-corruption activists to adopt outsider strategies; moreover, they shape the contentious content and resonance of their discourses. Overall, our interviews with prominent anti-corruption activists reveal the limited outcomes of collective action in this field. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 73, No.3; Apr 2021: p.433-450 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 73 No 3 |
| Key Words | Hungary ; Corruption ; Social Movement Theory ; Anti-Corruption Activism |