The Place of Huxit in Hungarian Elite Discourse. Lessons From a Q-analysis

Abstract

This study summarizes research experiences regarding the views on the EU of the Hungarian political and media elite. Using Q-analysis, we tried to clarify the weight of these views and the relationship between them. The interviewees were asked to rank statements from the media according to their degree of agreement and then to justify their choices. The two dominant factors – Integrationist and Sovereigntist – were joined by two marginal ones: Multi-Speed and Huxit. The factors were clearly interpretable according to the polarization position and nature of the discourse. Huxit emerged normatively among the far-right elite, which was critical of the government. Otherwise, it was discussed in a more contemplative manner or strongly critically rejected.