Illiberal democracy

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Illiberal democracy and illiberalism refer to a governing system that "hides its practices behind formally democratic institutions and procedures" and, more recently, to political movements and the ideology shared by them, in practice ranging from right-wing to far-right and seeking to dismantle liberal democratic system in favour of a nominally democratic one, relying on majoritarian nation-state principles and authoritarian practices. While there is no universal consensus on a precise definition, the terms broadly describe governments that present themselves as democracies while subtly suppressing opposing views, while the movements establishing them oppose liberalism and values associated with it in favour of national homogeneity. While the term originated among academic and critical circles, some illiberal politicians and leaders, such as the former ruler of Hungary Viktor Orbán, have identified the term with themselves and their movements and systems. Illiberal rulers may disregard...

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