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Hungary strips PM Magyar's immunity in historic vote, targets former Fidesz ministers

Hungarian parliament voted to waive the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, making him the first sitting head of government in the country's history to lose legal protection while in office. The move allows prosecutors to pursue a case from June 2024 involving an incident at a Budapest nightclub. Simultaneously, the parliament stripped the immunity of two former Fidesz ministers, Miklós Seszták and Balázs Hankó, who face corruption charges. The Fidesz party boycotted the session, calling the proceedings a political show trial, while the new government framed the actions as part of its anti-corruption 'Operation Purgatory.'

via euractiv.com|

#corruption #fidesz #hungary

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Hungary votes to bar Orbán from returning with an eight-year term cap

Hungary's parliament approved a retroactive constitutional amendment establishing an eight-year limit for prime ministers, effectively preventing Viktor Orbán from returning to power; the measure, pushed by PM Péter Magyar with a two-thirds majority, also aims to dismantle some power structures tied to Orbán's regime, though questions remain about retroactivity and the fate of related state offices and foundations.

via politico.eu|

#constitutional-amendment #fidesz #hungary

world4 months ago•180 min saved

Hungarian PM moves to oust ceremonial president via constitutional change

Hungary’s PM Peter Magyar says his government will use a two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend the constitution and dismiss President Tamas Sulyok if he refuses to resign. Sulyok, appointed by the previous Orban-era leadership, has refused to step down. The largely ceremonial presidency could slow Magyar’s reform agenda, and the move risks a constitutional crisis if the president can refer laws back to parliament or push measures to the Constitutional Court.

via CNN|

#constitutional-crisis #fidesz #hungary

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Hungary's new PM vows healing and unity after Orbán era

Péter Magyar, sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, apologized to civilians, journalists and others harmed under Viktor Orbán, pledging a more free, humane future and a unifying approach as analysts weigh how his leadership will differ from the ruling party's long rule.

via The Guardian|

#democracy #fidesz #hungary

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Orbán exits parliament as Fidesz retools after election setback

Hungary’s outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán says he is relinquishing his seat in parliament after Fidesz’s defeat to Péter Magyar’s Tisza party in the April election. Orbán plans to seek reelection as Fidesz leader in June, with the party restructuring its parliamentary group under Gergely Gulyás. Péter Magyar is expected to be installed as prime minister in early May. The reshuffle could pave the way for swift reforms to unlock about €17 billion in EU funds tied up over rule-of-law concerns.

via politico.eu|

#eufunds #fidesz #hungarianelections2026

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Orbán exits Parliament as Fidesz suffers landslide defeat, shifts focus to reorganizing movement

Hungary's outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán says he will not take his seat in parliament after Fidesz’s crushing loss in the 12 April election; he remains an MP on the party list and vows to help reorganize the patriotic movement, as a rival two-thirds majority won by Péter Magyar’s Tisza party sets the stage for a major domestic and global policy reset, with Gulyás Gergely to lead the Fidesz bloc.

via BBC|

#election-defeat #fidesz #hungary

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Hungary's 16-year rule ends as a united opposition secures a surprise victory

Viktor Orbán’s long-running grip on Hungary collapses as Péter Magyar unites the opposition to win the April 2026 election, propelled by a 2024 corruption scandal that damaged trust, a stagnating economy with high inflation, and a media landscape that finally amplified the challenger’s message, while foreign-policy tensions over Russia/Ukraine and a youth turnout that swung against Orbán helped seal his defeat.

via politico.eu|

#election-2026 #fidesz #hungary

world6 months ago•8 min saved

Orban Ousted as Hungary's Opposition Seizes Historic Two-Thirds Victory

Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Hungary’s general election as the opposition led by Peter Magyar appears set to form the government with a two-thirds majority (roughly 137 seats to Fidesz’s 55) after very high turnout. Magyar celebrated a change for Hungary, while Orban pledged to stay involved. The result ends Orban’s 16-year rule and could reshape Hungary’s EU relations and stance on Ukraine, with broader implications for European security and the global model of illiberal democracy he promoted.

via The New York Times|

#elections #fidesz #hungary

world6 months ago•178 min saved

Orbán’s bid for a fifth term faces a tight finish as Hungary votes

Viktor Orbán seeks a fifth consecutive term in Hungary as polls show the opposition led by Péter Magyar ahead, but Hungary’s gerrymandered electoral system could still produce a close result. Magyar’s campaign focuses on domestic issues like the economy and corruption, while Orbán frames Ukraine and EU tensions as national security threats. The race has drawn unusual levels of attention from the United States and Europe, amid debates over Ukraine aid and Hungary’s EU role.

via CNN|

#fidesz #hungary #orban

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Hungary heads to pivotal vote as Orban faces rising opposition

Hungary begins a crucial parliamentary election with long-time PM Viktor Orban facing a strong challenge from the center-right Tisza party; polls show Tisza ahead by several points amid public fatigue over stagnating growth and high living costs. The outcome is uncertain due to a redrawn electoral map and a high potential turnout, drawing scrutiny from the EU, the United States, and Russia as observers weigh whether Orban’s 16-year rule will end and how it would affect Hungary’s course with the EU and support for Ukraine.

via CNBC|

#elections #eu #fidesz

world6 months ago•16 min saved

Orban and Magyar sprint to finish line as Hungary votes

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and opposition leader Peter Magyar held closing campaign rallies—Orban addressing supporters in Budapest and Magyar in Debrecen—as voters head to a tightly watched election.

via AP News|

#election-2026 #fidesz #hungary

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Hungary’s Orbán Could Lose After Two Decades in Power

Hungary’s long-time PM Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party appear poised to face a setback as polls show the opposition Péter Magyar–led Tisza Party pulling ahead in the parliamentary race. A IDEA Institute poll put Fidesz at about 37% of decided voters vs. 50% for the opposition, signaling a possible end to Orbán’s two-decade rule. International observers cite democratic backsliding, including questions over judiciary independence, media freedom, and corruption concerns raised by groups like Freedom House and Transparency International. The campaign has also highlighted a close U.S. alignment, with Donald Trump publicly endorsing Orbán and American politicians like Vice President JD Vance campaigning with him, reflecting a broader transatlantic debate about conservative governance models and regional politics. A potential Orbán defeat would mark a major shift for Hungary and could reshape EU dynamics and U.S.–Hungary ties.

via CBS News|

#elections #fidesz #hungary

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Hungary's polls hint at Tisza lead as election nears

With Hungary's Sunday vote approaching, polls show the opposition Tisza Party leading Fidesz, though projections vary; Medián alone suggests Tisza could win 138–143 of 199 seats, potentially a two-thirds majority, while other polls show smaller leads or a Fidesz win. Demographics favor Tisza among the young and educated, and scandals affecting the government have dented support, making turnout and undecided voters crucial as Orbán remains cautiously confident.

via Euronews.com|

#elections #fidesz #hungary

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Hungary's engineered elections may still topple Orban

Despite 16 years of electoral tinkering by Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party—redistricting, voting-rule changes, and other tactics—the liberal opposition in Hungary could still win the April 12 election, according to our analysis of how the system works and how it might be beatable.

via The Economist|

#democracy #elections #fidesz

world6 months ago•7 min saved

Hungary election tightens as Orban faces unexpected challenge

Polls show Viktor Orban facing his toughest test since 2010 as Peter Magyar’s Tisza party edges ahead in some surveys, with campaigns focusing on wages, prices and services; Orban accuses Magyar of bowing to the EU while opponents push a Western-leaning agenda. Despite Trump’s praise and planned U.S. visits, analysts say domestic issues will largely decide the April 12 vote, and observers note past elections favored Fidesz. A loss could reverberate across Europe’s right‑wing movements and the transatlantic conservative network.

via Reuters|

#elections #fidesz #hungary