How did Giuseppe Mazzini influence Lajos Kossuth’s political plans?

During his exile, Lajos Kossuth developed a close relationship with the Italian patriot Giuseppe Mazzini, who significantly influenced his political trajectory. At Mazzini’s persuasion, Kossuth joined his revolutionary committee, which marked a shift in his strategic outlook.1

Under this influence, Kossuth moderated his previous views regarding the question of nationalities. This change in perspective led him to develop plans for a Danubian federation, which aimed to unite Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Romania. Although these plans were never realized and were perhaps never entirely realistic, they represented a major evolution in Kossuth’s political vision for the region during his time abroad.1