
The Irresistible Allure of Charismatic Leaders?
The Irresistible Allure of Charismatic Leaders?
Populism, Social Identity, and Polarisation
By Rudolf Metz and Bendegúz Plesz

According to research, Péter Márki-Zay, the opposition candidate in the 2022 Hungarian election, struggled to match Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's charismatic appeal. Credit: Márki-Zay’s social media reproduction.

According to research, Péter Márki-Zay, the opposition candidate in the 2022 Hungarian election, struggled to match Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's charismatic appeal. Credit: Márki-Zay’s social media reproduction.