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International Law

Abstract

In 1989 the new Hungarian constitutional order was introduced under cover of an amendment. This paper discusses how it took place, examines the first years of experience with the new constitutional system, and suggests possible consequences of the peculiar manner in which Hungary underwent its transition from authoritarian rule to democracy and rule of law. Furthermore, the paper describes the evolution of the constitutional system, and examines the transition mainly in terms of continuity and discontinuity, thereby attempting to interpret the nature of these changes through a typology of societal and political transitions. Finally, it attempts to examine the legitimacy of the new regime and whether it is based substantially on the former Constitution or on something completely new.

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