The Diasporisation and Transnationalism of New Hungarian Migrants and the Related Potentials of Hungarian Diaspora Policy
The Diasporisation and Transnationalism of New Hungarian Migrants and the Related Potentials of Hungarian Diaspora Policy

Summary/Abstract: This paper attempts to discover whether or not there have been diasporisation processes unfolding among recent Hungarian migrants. Based on the results of an online survey, 3 distinctive groups were identified among Hungarian migrants: a group undergoing a process of diasporisation, a transnational emigrant group with strong political interest and a group that is characterised by indifference in terms of diasporisation and transnationalism. The statistical analysis indicates the presence of these 3 distinctive groups, which allows for a comprehensive analysis of diaspora policy consequences. The paper first introduces a theoretical framework in which Hungarian diaspora communities and diaspora policy can be interpreted. Second, it provides an overview on Hungarian diaspora policy and emigration trends. Third, it offers an analysis of quantitative data on Hungarian migrants and presents a potential typology of Hungarian emigrant groups. Finally, it interprets the results in the context of possible diaspora policy outcomes.

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