Hungary Takes a Historic Turn: Tisza Party Poised to Seize Control of Parliament In a stunning upset, Péter Magyar's Tisza party is on the cusp of securing a constitutional super-majority in Hungary's new parliament, potentially paving the way for a complete overhaul of the country's illiberal regime. With a projected 138 seats, the Tisza party would control more than two-thirds of the parliament, leaving Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party with a mere 55 seats and the far-right Mi Hazank party with a paltry six. This seismic shift in power dynamics raises the prospect of a fundamental change in Hungary's governance, with analysts suggesting that a two-thirds majority could allow for the dismantling of the Orbán regime's economic and political grip on the country. As the dust settles after a night of jubilant celebrations in Budapest, Hungarians are left wondering what this new era will bring.
Winner’s Tisza party to control more than two-thirds of new parliament, offering chance for a complete break with changes wrought by illiberal regimeGood morning from Budapest, as the city reluctantly and not without some difficulties wakes up from the celebrations the night before, which went on to 5am and beyond.With 98.94% of votes counted, Péter Magyar’s Tisza party is projected to get 138 seats in the new parliament, with just 55 for Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz and six for the far-right Mi Hazank (Our Homeland) party.“Because if [they have] the constitutional super-majority, this is when he can do a change of regime, and not only a change of government … then dismantling the Orbán regime is really possible, meaning that both the economic and the political capture of the [Orbán] regime could be adressed with the two-thirds majority.” Continue reading...
