Analyst Compares Hungary and Serbia: Can Vucic Replicate Orban's 'Mafia State' Model?

Hungarian sociologist Balint Magyar, who coined the 'mafia state' concept for Hungary under Viktor Orban, draws parallels with Serbia under Aleksandar Vucic. The piece examines whether Vucic can succeed in consolidating power similarly to Orban, highlighting structural similarities in governance. The analysis is an opinion piece, not a factual event, but it signals ongoing concerns about democratic backsliding in Serbia.