News
Renáta Uitz, 28 February 2022
Hungary’s 2022 elections: Prospects for political and constitutional change
In Hungary, executive to propose constitutional amendment expanding definition for state of emergency22 April 2022
Fidesz is set to start its fourth term in power with a constitutional change that would expand the state of emergency to be declared by the executive in case of…
In Hungary, referendum on LGBTQ content in society declared invalid after campaign to spoil ballots5 April 2022
After weeks of talk about a tight electoral race in Hungary's general election, voters delivered a two-thirds parliamentary majority to incumbent Viktor Orbán a…
In Hungary, parliament passes amendment allowing referendums to be held on the same day as elections16 November 2021
It will now be possible in Hungary to hold a referendum on the day of the general, municipal, or EP elections, but parliament also adopted several detailed rule…
In Hungary, opposition leader promises new constitution if he wins April 2022 elections12 November 2021
The opposition leader who hopes to topple Hungary’s autocratic ruler, Viktor Orbán, has vowed to introduce a new constitution and “restore the rule of law” if h…
In Hungary, opposition parties indicate they will refuse to extend state of emergency16 February 2021
The government wants to extend a law on its response to the second wave of the novel coronavirus, extending the state of emergency declared due to the pandemic.…