Politics & Government Guide · HungaryPolitics & Government Guide in Hungary
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Hungary transitioned to a new government in May 2026 after the center-right Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, won the parliamentary election, defeating Viktor Orbán's Fidesz after 16 years in power. President Tamás Sulyok tasked Magyar with forming the government, which was inaugurated on May 12. The political landscape is shifting from the previous era of centralized control under Orbán.
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Tamás Sulyok(since 2024)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Péter Magyar(Tisza Party)since 2026
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-right
Right-wing
Voting Rights
Hungarian citizens over 18 can vote in national elections. EU citizens resident in Hungary can vote in local and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- 2026 parliamentary election resulted in Tisza Party victory, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule
- President Sulyok nominated Péter Magyar to form new government following election
- New government inaugurated on May 12, 2026, with Péter Magyar as Prime Minister
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