Pál Susánszky
Biographic Data
| ID | 3084785 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pál Susánszky |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pál |
| FAMILY NAME | Susánszky |
| SIGNATURE | SUSÁNSZKY P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centre for Social Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3735-9079 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 53 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Protests in Germany 2000–2020. A dataset based on local protest event data in Bremen, Dresden, Leipzig, and Stuttgart
In exploring protest dynamics, Protest Event Analysis (PEA) has proven an indispensable analytical tool. Most existing PEA datasets, however, rely on national newspapers. This article introduces a local PEA dataset ProLoc based on local newspapers in four German cities (2000-2020). We show how this dataset with its 8,190 events allows a more detailed look into trends in protest mobilisation than the national perspective. In particular, we show is…
The Media Agenda‐Setting Role of Protests in Nondemocratic Regimes: A Case Study From Hungary
This study investigates how protests influence media coverage in a nondemocratic context, focusing on the 2022–2023 education‐related protest wave in Hungary. Drawing on data from the Hungarian Protest Event Database (HuPED) and a corpus of 24,029 education‐related articles across 47 online news portals, we examine how different types of media—classified by political alignment and geographic scope—respond to protest activity. Using panel regressi…
Party system transformation from below: Protests by Jobbik and LMP
Recent changes in European politics—such as the rise of so-called movement parties on both the left and the right—call for a rethinking of the links between protest dynamics and party system transformation. In this paper, we contribute to the theoretical and empirical understanding of the mechanisms that unfold in periods of intensified interactions between protest and electoral politics through a case study of the transformation of the Hungarian…
Radical right and anti-vax protests between movements and parties: A comparative study
Mobilisations opposed to vaccinations and other Covid-19-related measures have dominated the protest arena in the recent years of the pandemic. Radical right collective actors, whether newly emerging or revitalised, have successfully shaped public discourses and gained significant roles on the streets and in party politics. This paper analyses the radical right (RR) mobilisation that takes place in response to the pandemic, looking at the main ac…
The Effect of Politicization on Protest Participation in Non‐Democracies: The Case of Hungary
Politicization—the expansion of conflict in the political system—is often assumed to be associated with high levels of participation. Yet, this is not necessarily the case, especially in contexts of democratic backsliding. This study investigates how politicization of protest events affects individuals’ willingness to participate in protests, using Hungary as a most likely case. We examine three causal mechanisms that may mediate this effect: per…
Papea: A modular pipeline for the automation of protest event analysis
Protest event analysis (PEA) is the core method to understand spatial patterns and temporal dynamics of protest. We show how Large Language Models (LLM) can be used to automate the classification of protest events and of political event data more broadly with levels of accuracy comparable to humans, while reducing necessary annotation time by several orders of magnitude. We propose a modular pipeline for the automation of PEA (PAPEA) based on fin…
Question-Order Effect in the Study of Satisfaction with Democracy: Lessons from Three Split-Ballot Experiments
This study examines question-order effects in measuring satisfaction with democracy (SWD). Particularly, the authors are interested in whether the relative position of the question regarding satisfaction with the state of the economy (SWE) in the questionnaire affects responses to the SWD item. The authors conducted three independent split-ballot experiments in Hungary between March 2021 and May 2022. They report a significant and substantial neg…
Acceptance of political restrictions and societal polarization during the Covid-19 pandemic: A comparative study of Austria and Hungary
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments took measures to restrict political liberties, claiming that these restrictions were necessary to contain the spread of the virus. In this study, we scrutinize differences in citizens’ willingness to accept three types of political restrictions: restricting the media, banning protests, and introducing extensive state surveillance. We focus on two European countries: Austria and Hungary. While we find…
Political inequality in participation index - a Gini-based measure of inequalities in political participation
Measuring inequalities in political participation across social groups is a challenging task as participation is typically coded in dummy variables. For instance, social scientists record whether their respondents have voted in the previous elections (1) or not (0). In this paper, we identify a list of desirable criteria that an inequality index used for empirical comparative studies should meet. Existing inequality indices fail to satisfy one or…
Nehezen elérhető csoportok és szegregáció vizsgálata a hálózati méretgenerátor módszerével: Egy magyarországi vizsgálat tanulságai
Jelen tanulmányban empirikus, leíró elemzését adjuk a magyar társadalom kapcsolathálózati jellemzőinek, valamint módszertani szempontból értékeljük a méretgenerátoros technikával adott becslések pontosságát a társadalmi csoportok méretére és szegregáltságára vonatkozóan. Egy 7000 fős magyarországi reprezentatív kérdőíves felmérés (HS2021) adatai alapján megbecsüljük a válaszadók kapcsolathálójának átlagos méretét. Ezt követően vizsgáljuk, hogy a …
Media framing of political protests – reporting bias and the discrediting of political activism
Recently several European countries shifted to illiberalism and made attempts to dominate the media and political narratives. The question we raise is how media populism in Hungary contributes to the buttressing of the regime by discrediting protests. We offer a four-level media analysis. First, we ask whether the pro-government media is characterized by so-called selection bias. Second, we focus on framingbias relying on ideas presented by the p…
The potentials of heresthetic and rhetoric in an open framing situation: Theory and Evidence From a Survey Experiment
To win a policy debate, political actors may apply two analytically distinct counterframing strategies, rhetoric and heresthetic. Rhetoric is when counterarguments are formulated in the original dimension of the debate, while heresthetic is using arguments in a different dimension compared to the original frame. Although both rhetoric and heresthetic are ubiquitous phenomena in the process of public opinion formation, there are no general rules t…
Hungary’s Over-powerful Government Party and the Desperate Opposition
This paper focuses on Hungary’s illiberal regimes from the perspective of the opposition – a perspective we believe has been under-scrutinized so far. It argues that in order to understand the regime’s success it is crucial to explain why opposition parties have been unable to offer a credible alternative. The paper argues that the opposition is in a trap with three unfavourable factors mutually strengthening each other and undermining its abilit…
Constitutional othering, ambiguity and subjective risks of mobilization in Hungary: Examples From the Migration Crisis
This article discusses how an illiberal regime within the European Union (EU) can hinder the mobilization of citizens and civil actors by creating an atmosphere of "ambiguity". In our analysis, we first discuss the Hungarian constitution of 2011, which provides the driving force of the regime, and next using the example of the migration crisis show how this atmosphere of ambiguity is created. We argue that although there is no physical violence p…
Pro-government demonstrations in Hungary – citizens’ autonomy and the role of the media
In the past few years, Hungary has witnessed numerous pro-government demonstrations. Because such demonstrations are typically associated with authoritarian regimes, it is a puzzling question regarding what motivates citizens to take to the streets in support of a government ruling with a two-thirds majority. In order to answer this question, we conducted a survey to identify the factors that contribute to the mobilisation of citizens at these de…
Constitutional othering, ambiguity and subjective risks of mobilization in Hungary: Examples From the Migration Crisis
This article discusses how an illiberal regime within the European Union (EU) can hinder the mobilization of citizens and civil actors by creating an atmosphere of "ambiguity". In our analysis, we first discuss the Hungarian constitution of 2011, which provides the driving force of the regime, and next using the example of the migration crisis show how this atmosphere of ambiguity is created. We argue that although there is no physical violence p…
Pro-government demonstrations in Hungary – citizens’ autonomy and the role of the media
In the past few years, Hungary has witnessed numerous pro-government demonstrations. Because such demonstrations are typically associated with authoritarian regimes, it is a puzzling question regarding what motivates citizens to take to the streets in support of a government ruling with a two-thirds majority. In order to answer this question, we conducted a survey to identify the factors that contribute to the mobilisation of citizens at these de…
Media framing of political protests – reporting bias and the discrediting of political activism
Recently several European countries shifted to illiberalism and made attempts to dominate the media and political narratives. The question we raise is how media populism in Hungary contributes to the buttressing of the regime by discrediting protests. We offer a four-level media analysis. First, we ask whether the pro-government media is characterized by so-called selection bias. Second, we focus on framingbias relying on ideas presented by the p…
Party system transformation from below: Protests by Jobbik and LMP
Recent changes in European politics—such as the rise of so-called movement parties on both the left and the right—call for a rethinking of the links between protest dynamics and party system transformation. In this paper, we contribute to the theoretical and empirical understanding of the mechanisms that unfold in periods of intensified interactions between protest and electoral politics through a case study of the transformation of the Hungarian…
Radical right and anti-vax protests between movements and parties: A comparative study
Mobilisations opposed to vaccinations and other Covid-19-related measures have dominated the protest arena in the recent years of the pandemic. Radical right collective actors, whether newly emerging or revitalised, have successfully shaped public discourses and gained significant roles on the streets and in party politics. This paper analyses the radical right (RR) mobilisation that takes place in response to the pandemic, looking at the main ac…
Hungary’s Over-powerful Government Party and the Desperate Opposition
This paper focuses on Hungary’s illiberal regimes from the perspective of the opposition – a perspective we believe has been under-scrutinized so far. It argues that in order to understand the regime’s success it is crucial to explain why opposition parties have been unable to offer a credible alternative. The paper argues that the opposition is in a trap with three unfavourable factors mutually strengthening each other and undermining its abilit…
The potentials of heresthetic and rhetoric in an open framing situation: Theory and Evidence From a Survey Experiment
To win a policy debate, political actors may apply two analytically distinct counterframing strategies, rhetoric and heresthetic. Rhetoric is when counterarguments are formulated in the original dimension of the debate, while heresthetic is using arguments in a different dimension compared to the original frame. Although both rhetoric and heresthetic are ubiquitous phenomena in the process of public opinion formation, there are no general rules t…
Acceptance of political restrictions and societal polarization during the Covid-19 pandemic: A comparative study of Austria and Hungary
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments took measures to restrict political liberties, claiming that these restrictions were necessary to contain the spread of the virus. In this study, we scrutinize differences in citizens’ willingness to accept three types of political restrictions: restricting the media, banning protests, and introducing extensive state surveillance. We focus on two European countries: Austria and Hungary. While we find…
Pro-government demonstrations in Hungary – citizens’ autonomy and the role of the media
In the past few years, Hungary has witnessed numerous pro-government demonstrations. Because such demonstrations are typically associated with authoritarian regimes, it is a puzzling question regarding what motivates citizens to take to the streets in support of a government ruling with a two-thirds majority. In order to answer this question, we conducted a survey to identify the factors that contribute to the mobilisation of citizens at these de…
Constitutional othering, ambiguity and subjective risks of mobilization in Hungary: Examples From the Migration Crisis
This article discusses how an illiberal regime within the European Union (EU) can hinder the mobilization of citizens and civil actors by creating an atmosphere of "ambiguity". In our analysis, we first discuss the Hungarian constitution of 2011, which provides the driving force of the regime, and next using the example of the migration crisis show how this atmosphere of ambiguity is created. We argue that although there is no physical violence p…
Hungary’s Over-powerful Government Party and the Desperate Opposition
This paper focuses on Hungary’s illiberal regimes from the perspective of the opposition – a perspective we believe has been under-scrutinized so far. It argues that in order to understand the regime’s success it is crucial to explain why opposition parties have been unable to offer a credible alternative. The paper argues that the opposition is in a trap with three unfavourable factors mutually strengthening each other and undermining its abilit…
Nehezen elérhető csoportok és szegregáció vizsgálata a hálózati méretgenerátor módszerével: Egy magyarországi vizsgálat tanulságai
Jelen tanulmányban empirikus, leíró elemzését adjuk a magyar társadalom kapcsolathálózati jellemzőinek, valamint módszertani szempontból értékeljük a méretgenerátoros technikával adott becslések pontosságát a társadalmi csoportok méretére és szegregáltságára vonatkozóan. Egy 7000 fős magyarországi reprezentatív kérdőíves felmérés (HS2021) adatai alapján megbecsüljük a válaszadók kapcsolathálójának átlagos méretét. Ezt követően vizsgáljuk, hogy a …
Media framing of political protests – reporting bias and the discrediting of political activism
Recently several European countries shifted to illiberalism and made attempts to dominate the media and political narratives. The question we raise is how media populism in Hungary contributes to the buttressing of the regime by discrediting protests. We offer a four-level media analysis. First, we ask whether the pro-government media is characterized by so-called selection bias. Second, we focus on framingbias relying on ideas presented by the p…
The potentials of heresthetic and rhetoric in an open framing situation: Theory and Evidence From a Survey Experiment
To win a policy debate, political actors may apply two analytically distinct counterframing strategies, rhetoric and heresthetic. Rhetoric is when counterarguments are formulated in the original dimension of the debate, while heresthetic is using arguments in a different dimension compared to the original frame. Although both rhetoric and heresthetic are ubiquitous phenomena in the process of public opinion formation, there are no general rules t…
Political inequality in participation index - a Gini-based measure of inequalities in political participation
Measuring inequalities in political participation across social groups is a challenging task as participation is typically coded in dummy variables. For instance, social scientists record whether their respondents have voted in the previous elections (1) or not (0). In this paper, we identify a list of desirable criteria that an inequality index used for empirical comparative studies should meet. Existing inequality indices fail to satisfy one or…
Question-Order Effect in the Study of Satisfaction with Democracy: Lessons from Three Split-Ballot Experiments
This study examines question-order effects in measuring satisfaction with democracy (SWD). Particularly, the authors are interested in whether the relative position of the question regarding satisfaction with the state of the economy (SWE) in the questionnaire affects responses to the SWD item. The authors conducted three independent split-ballot experiments in Hungary between March 2021 and May 2022. They report a significant and substantial neg…
Acceptance of political restrictions and societal polarization during the Covid-19 pandemic: A comparative study of Austria and Hungary
During the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments took measures to restrict political liberties, claiming that these restrictions were necessary to contain the spread of the virus. In this study, we scrutinize differences in citizens’ willingness to accept three types of political restrictions: restricting the media, banning protests, and introducing extensive state surveillance. We focus on two European countries: Austria and Hungary. While we find…
Party system transformation from below: Protests by Jobbik and LMP
Recent changes in European politics—such as the rise of so-called movement parties on both the left and the right—call for a rethinking of the links between protest dynamics and party system transformation. In this paper, we contribute to the theoretical and empirical understanding of the mechanisms that unfold in periods of intensified interactions between protest and electoral politics through a case study of the transformation of the Hungarian…
Radical right and anti-vax protests between movements and parties: A comparative study
Mobilisations opposed to vaccinations and other Covid-19-related measures have dominated the protest arena in the recent years of the pandemic. Radical right collective actors, whether newly emerging or revitalised, have successfully shaped public discourses and gained significant roles on the streets and in party politics. This paper analyses the radical right (RR) mobilisation that takes place in response to the pandemic, looking at the main ac…
The Effect of Politicization on Protest Participation in Non‐Democracies: The Case of Hungary
Politicization—the expansion of conflict in the political system—is often assumed to be associated with high levels of participation. Yet, this is not necessarily the case, especially in contexts of democratic backsliding. This study investigates how politicization of protest events affects individuals’ willingness to participate in protests, using Hungary as a most likely case. We examine three causal mechanisms that may mediate this effect: per…
Papea: A modular pipeline for the automation of protest event analysis
Protest event analysis (PEA) is the core method to understand spatial patterns and temporal dynamics of protest. We show how Large Language Models (LLM) can be used to automate the classification of protest events and of political event data more broadly with levels of accuracy comparable to humans, while reducing necessary annotation time by several orders of magnitude. We propose a modular pipeline for the automation of PEA (PAPEA) based on fin…
Protests in Germany 2000–2020. A dataset based on local protest event data in Bremen, Dresden, Leipzig, and Stuttgart
In exploring protest dynamics, Protest Event Analysis (PEA) has proven an indispensable analytical tool. Most existing PEA datasets, however, rely on national newspapers. This article introduces a local PEA dataset ProLoc based on local newspapers in four German cities (2000-2020). We show how this dataset with its 8,190 events allows a more detailed look into trends in protest mobilisation than the national perspective. In particular, we show is…
The Media Agenda‐Setting Role of Protests in Nondemocratic Regimes: A Case Study From Hungary
This study investigates how protests influence media coverage in a nondemocratic context, focusing on the 2022–2023 education‐related protest wave in Hungary. Drawing on data from the Hungarian Protest Event Database (HuPED) and a corpus of 24,029 education‐related articles across 47 online news portals, we examine how different types of media—classified by political alignment and geographic scope—respond to protest activity. Using panel regressi…
Politics (11 works) · Law (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Law (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Electoral Systems and Political Participation (6 works) · Populism, Right-Wing Movements (6 works) · Political economy (5 works) · Democracy (4 works) · Economics (4 works)