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Zsolt Enyedi is a Professor and Senior Researcher at the CEU Democracy Institute, Central European University (CEU). His work focuses on party politics, comparative government, political psychology, and authoritarianism in Eastern Europe. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and multiple M.A. degrees in Comparative Social Sciences, History, Sociology, and Political Science from institutions including the University of Amsterdam and ELTE University.
Research interests include church-state relations, political tolerance, and the dynamics of illiberalism, populism, and democratic backsliding. He has been a fellow at prestigious institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson Center and the Kellogg Institute. Enyedi’s recent book Party System Closure (2021) analyzes party alliances and democratic governance across Europe. His work frequently addresses Hungary’s political evolution under Viktor Orbán, including legislative capture and authoritarian innovations.
- Scientific Awards:
- Rudolf Wildenmann Prize (2003)
- Bibó Award (2004)
Enyedi advises PhD students on topics ranging from political representation to authoritarianism. He leads projects like AUTHLIB (neo-authoritarianisms in Europe) and POLPART (political participation). His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of Eastern European democracies.
Key affiliations include the CEU Democracy Institute, where he contributes to academic freedom advocacy amid Hungary’s institutional challenges. His studies on Orbán’s Hungary highlight the intersection of civilizationalist ethnocentrism and paternalist populism.
