Bálint Madlovics

Bálint Madlovics is a researcher at the Democracy Institute of the Central European University (CEU), specializing in political sociology and the study of governance in Central Europe. He has gained attention for his analysis of the political landscape in Hungary, particularly in relation to the concept of a 'mafia state' as it applies to the Orbán government. Madlovics argues that this term encapsulates a system characterized by informal networks of loyalty and the intertwining of political power with economic interests. His work emphasizes the need for accountability and institutional reform in Hungary to address systemic corruption and restore democratic norms.