The revolt against liberalism: what’s driving Poland and Hungary’s nativist turn?

[4,000 words; 27 minutes]

For the hardline conservatives ruling Poland and Hungary, the transition from communism to liberal democracy was a mirage. They fervently believe a more decisive break with the past is needed to achieve national liberation.

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ABOUT
The Longreads Club is a bi-weekly program hosted by WorldOregon's Young Professionals group. Each session, we discuss a long-form article focused on a global topic. It's like a book club, but the reading material is shorter. Rather than skim the headlines, we dive deeper and learn from each other to gain a better understanding of world events. No membership or registration required - although it's nice to know who's coming so RSVPs are encouraged. Read the article and join the discussion!

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Although this event is organized by the Young Professionals Steering Committee of WorldOregon, it's open to anyone. You don't need to identify as "young" nor "professional" to attend. In fact, it is better for the discussion to have a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.