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Péter Krekó is a behavioral scientist and disinformation expert affiliated with the CEU Democracy Institute as a Research Affiliate. He holds a PhD from Eötvös Loránd University, focusing on conspiracy theories' social psychology. His work examines disinformation's psychological drivers, state-sponsored campaigns, and democratic erosion mechanisms. Krekó directs Political Capital Institute, Hungary's disinformation hub supported by the European Commission.
Key roles include Engaging Central Europe Fellow at the German Marshall Fund, CEPA senior fellow, and former Fulbright Visiting Professor at Indiana University. His research spans pro-Russian narratives in Hungary, media capture, and authoritarian communication strategies. He frequently analyzes Viktor Orbán's foreign policy maneuvers, linking domestic propaganda to geopolitical shifts.
Recent articles focus on Hungary's evolving stance post-Trump election, NATO relations, and the psychological underpinnings of disinformation consumption. Krekó emphasizes the interplay between economic coercion, regime stability, and information warfare in Orbán's governance. His analyses appear in outlets like the New York Times, Guardian, and Washington Post.
Labs/Teams: Political Capital Institute (disinformation monitoring), CEU Democracy Institute's De- and Re-Democratization research cluster.
