The ‘Orbánisation’ of Austria has become a standing term in the Austrian political discourse. But what is behind the allegations about vanishing media and judiciary independence in the Alpine republic? Allegations of ‘Orbánisation’ date back to the Ibiza-Gate video leaked in May 2019, which showed the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) leader and later vice-chancellor, Hans Christian Strache, portraying Hungary as a role model for Austria. “I want a role like Orbán,” Strache said in the leaked video, referring to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. “We want to build a media landscape similar to Orbán’s.”