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BREAKING NEWS – Official: Hungary parliamentary election 2026 date announced by the Hungarian president
Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election will be held on 12 April 2026, the Sándor Palace announced on Tuesday, citing a decision signed by President Tamás Sulyok.
According to the statement released to the Hungarian news agency MTI, the president has formally set the date of the general election for members of parliament, exercising his exclusive constitutional authority to do so.
Hungary parliamentary election 2026: Why April 12?
The statement emphasized that, in line with Hungary’s constitutional traditions, the election date was set at the earliest possible time allowed by the Fundamental Law and the Act on Electoral Procedure. As a result, voters will go to the polls on Sunday, 12 April 2026.
What did the president say?
In its message, Sándor Palace highlighted that free elections are a cornerstone of representative democracy and a key expression of popular sovereignty. Parliamentary elections, the statement noted, allow every eligible Hungarian citizen to shape the future of the country through a free and responsible decision.
President Tamás Sulyok also encouraged Hungarian citizens to exercise their right to vote, urging broad participation in the democratic process.
What happens next?
With the election date now officially set, Hungary is formally entering the 2026 election cycle, paving the way for campaign activities, voter registration processes, and preparations both at home and abroad, including voting by Hungarian citizens living outside the country.
The April 12, 2026, Hungarian parliamentary election will determine the composition of Hungary’s next National Assembly and, indirectly, the future government of the country.
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FAQ – Hungary parliamentary election 2026
When will Hungary parliamentary election 2026 election take place?
Hungary’s next parliamentary election will be held on 12 April 2026, as officially announced by President Tamás Sulyok.
Who decides the date of the parliamentary election in Hungary?
Under Hungary’s Fundamental Law, the President of the Republic has the exclusive constitutional authority to set the date of parliamentary elections, within the legally defined time window.
Why was April 12 chosen as the election date?
The election was scheduled for the earliest possible date allowed by law, following Hungary’s constitutional and legal traditions governing the timing of general elections.