TED: How to build democracy — in an authoritarian country | Tessza Udvarhelyi

The video discusses Hungary's political climate, highlighting the shift from a lukewarm democracy to an authoritarian regime. It explores the impact of government policies on social issues like homelessness and LGBTQ rights. The speaker shares personal motivations for activism and highlights the importance of social movements and community participation. Success stories of participatory budgeting and local government initiatives are presented as models for political change. The talk concludes with a call to action for individuals to actively engage in democracy and not take it for granted.

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