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Master plan leaked? New electoral law may make PM Orbán invincible in Hungary and the EU
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The Hungarian government denies all news concerning a fundamental change in Hungary’s electoral law, resulting in 7-10 seats in the Hungarian Parliament for PM Viktor Orbán’s co-ruling Fidesz-KDNP alliance. Meanwhile, some news outlets argue the government is measuring the pros and cons of a relevant modification and regard France’s electoral system as an example. However, they would only take out elements favouring them.
Millions of Hungarians live abroad
The Hungarian electoral system struggles with multiple challenges. First, the constituencies did not follow population changes. The 2011 law allows a maximum of 15% difference in plus or minus from the average. For example, in Pest County, the constituencies are very populous thanks to the migration of the Budapest locals due to the high property prices. Meanwhile, Tolna County has three constituencies, but its number of residents is only enough for two.
As a result, the Hungarian electoral system could be reformed to create a better, more democratic framework. According to Válasz Online, the Hungarian government led by PM Viktor Orbán is up to something more.
There are millions of Hungarians living abroad. Some have Hungarian addresses because they were born in the country but left it, surveys tell prominently due to the low wages to work in the West. They can cast their ballots, but only if they do so at a Hungarian embassy or consulate. In some countries, that is challenging. Thus, many local Hungarians living and working in West Europe or the USA do not vote.
The case of Hungarians living in the Carpathian basin beyond the borders of Hungary is different. They live in regions formerly part of Hungary. They were born there, retained their national identity, and after a 2010 modification, acquired Hungarian citizenship easier.
They can vote via mail, so the voting process is much easier. For example, a Hungarian born in Szombathely and sharing a Liverpool flat with his mate born in Sepsiszentgyörgy (Transylvania) can vote, provided he travels to one of the Hungarian consulates or embassies in the UK, while his Transylvanian friend can vote via mail. In the 2024 European Parliamentary elections, Péter Magyar’s opposition party beat Fidesz at the embassies and consulates with 50.8%. Meanwhile, Fidesz received less than 20%. The national outcome was 44.8% for Fidesz and 29.6% for Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party.
The elections in Hungary will be the same as in Russia…..the Viktator can’t loose
History NEVER Lies.
In the 15 years under the Victor Mihaly. Orban – the Fidesz “Regime” Government of Hungary – we KNOW the changes, the MANIPULATION processes TAKEN by Victor Mihaly. Orban in the subject of this article under Electoral law(s) – that EFFECTIVELY resulted in Orban – Fidesz placing them-selves with Total POWERS in the election process in Hungary.
Hungarians – we HAVE “signed off” to this FACT, in the re-appointment of this “Heinous” Government, that have delivered us to a place of as a country that is a Catastrophe.
ARE we NOT in a Financial & Economic place of CHAOS ?
Who are RESPONSIBLE for this – my opinion – CHAOS ?
WHO are PARALYIZED – to REVERSE this WORSENING trend of the over-all DECLINE of Hungary ?
Hungarians – we gave them POWER to CHANGE electoral Laws and the subject of this article – the “Rot” of Fidesz, from it’s Leader, the Prime Minister of Hungary – Victor Mihaly. Orban – his Fidesz Government – they WILL to there ADVANTAGE “surge on” – with there Master Plan, the “doctoring” up of electoral laws – that SECURE them in Government.
Solidarity – raise our VOICES – rise up Together – if YOU care for the FUTURE of Hungary – that MUST “partner” the West, and be a DEMOCRACY.
Repulsive.
Partnering with the West for so called democracy will be the death blow to Hungary. Ask them in Germany, Sweden, France, Italy & Spain how they’re enjoying all that democracy. Ask them how their quality of life is under their democratically elected leadership? Some of them cannot answer due to their right of free speech being eliminated, yes, what a wonderful ‘democracy’ they have.
There are no Utopia’s there never have been. The grass is not greener on the other side. Hungary however does have a better quality to it’s daily life than the above mentioned nations. Interesting that the commentator didn’t propose a Central/Eastern European solution to the supposed problems but instead chose to remedy the situation by screaming for ‘partnering’ with proven failures now in the midst of their own demise and most certainly, in the midst chaos. Think for yourselves Hungary.
I blame my fellow Hungarian citizens for Orban’s erosion of democracy.
We are apathetic about democracy, we didn’t fight for it and we don’t respect. Democracy requires vigilance and maintenance.
We have the government we deserve, a kleptocracy that is controlling the hungarian sheep population. Another sad day for the Hungarian people. The true Hungarian patriots of 1956 ashamed of us.
What is it – 3.1 million and rising, living in POVERTY – Hungary.
Insolvent Government – nothing to INVEST.
Economy on it’s KNEE’s.
Could write a Dissertation with EASE – being titled – “The Botch Up of Hungary – Its Destruction caused by Victor Mihaly. Orban.”
Come the next National Elections – what will day to day life REPRESENT in Hungary ?
Ugly – Scary.
Everytime I write a comment, DNH website says I said this before, regardless of the subject or message. DNH is a big part of Hungary’s problem , the media is not free.
Shame of DNH for helping Orban’s erosion of democracy.
@Bernard, I’ll stand up for DNH, they offer balanced reporting and I have a good opinion of it. They don’t deserve your criticism and if you don’t like it, why are you here?
@Asa Meister, you’re off your trolley if you think that Hungary offers a higher living standard than the countries you list. It categorically doesn’t, certainly not for working people earning a Hungarian wage. For digital nomads and retirees, quite possibly as Hungary overall remains a lower cost country, but they remain a very small percentage of the population, in itself evidence of the fact that the standard of living in Hungary isn’t too good. Looking at the stats I was shocked by how FEW resident citizens Hungary has from western countries, moreover, the quantity of EU resident citizens has actually declined, despite the supposed ongoing disintegration of western Europe! The latter is surprising when you consider the degree to which Hungarian incomes have increased, but speaks as to the general malaise and weakening Hungarian living standards; massive rent increases and the collapse in the quality of public sector services has much to do with this even if on paper real salaries are rising. Those wage increases are entirely eaten up by the cost of housing, food and the frequent need to pay for private healthcare.