Kádárism

Kádárism refers to the political and social system established in Hungary under János Kádár’s leadership from 1956 to the late 1980s. It combined a communist government with a relatively moderate and pragmatic approach, allowing limited economic freedoms and improved living standards compared to other Eastern Bloc countries. While maintaining communist rule, Kádárism emphasized stability, social welfare, and gradual reform, leading to a period of relative economic growth and social stability. It balanced government control with some personal freedoms, earning it the nickname "Goulash Communism," highlighting its more tolerant and pragmatic style within the Soviet-aligned framework.