Szabo, J., Weiner, C., Deák, A.: Split between accelerationists, pivoters, and the unwavering: CEE energy policy responses to Russia’s 2022 invasion

tury.g — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:37:17 +0000

Split between accelerationists, pivoters, and the unwavering: CEE energy policy responses to Russia’s 2022 invasion

Authors: John Szabo, Csaba Weiner, András Deák

In: Post-Communist Economies, 2026, 1–28.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14631377.2025.2607994

Abstract

The European Commission proposed to accelerate the EU’s energy transition and phase out Russian gas in response to Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting different reactions from Central and Eastern European Member States. This paper explores the responses from these countries by tracing the institution-altering effects of politicisation and securitisation. It proposes a taxonomy based on state actions: ‘accelerationists’ align with the Commission’s ambition to hasten the green transition and reduce the role of Russian natural gas; ‘pivoters’ acknowledge the security threat and have eliminated Russian imports but seek to retain natural gas as a transition fuel by turning to alternative suppliers; and ‘the unwavering’ do not securitise the issue and thus resist change. The paper draws on the comparison of original National Energy and Climate Plans published in 2019 and their post-invasion updates to explore how the energy transition interacts with external shocks.

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Éltető, A., Martin, J.P.: Captured institutions and permeated business – the longevity of Hungarian autocracy

tury.g — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:03:26 +0000

Captured institutions and permeated business – the longevity of Hungarian autocracy

Authors: Andrea Éltető, József Péter Martin

In: Post-Communist Economies, (2024)

DOI: 10.1080/14631377.2024.2306423

Abstract

The aim of the article is to show how modern autocracies can distort traditional institutions’ principles of functioning and form state–business relations for their own benefit. Our case study is Hungary, an autocratic system within a democratic union, where the economic conditions have worsened in the past couple of years. Based on documentary evidence, data and interviews, we demonstrate how the regime’s longevity depends on three main factors: alternative institutional arrangements, perceived individual economic welfare and support of business actors. The tools to handle foreign investors and control domestic business are different but creative and effective and can result in a long-term conciliation of different players and the stabilisation of the ruling power even in case of economic difficulties.

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Szabo, J., Weiner, C., Deák, A.: Split between accelerationists, pivoters, and the unwavering: CEE energy policy responses to Russia’s 2022 invasion

Split between accelerationists, pivoters, and the unwavering: CEE energy policy responses to Russia’s 2022 invasion

Abstract

Éltető, A., Martin, J.P.: Captured institutions and permeated business – the longevity of Hungarian autocracy

Captured institutions and permeated business – the longevity of Hungarian autocracy

Abstract