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Der Beitrag faßt die wichtigsten Ergebnisse und Konsequenzen der Parlamentswahlen im Mai 1994 in Ungarn zusammen, wo es seit 1918 erstmals zu einem demokratischen Regierungswechsel kam. Die Wahlen führten zu einer radikalen Veränderung in der Zusammensetzung der ungarischen Volksvertretung, da die bisherigen Oppositionsparteien eindeutig als Sieger aus den Wahlen hervorgingen. Der Autor berichtet über das Wahlsystem, die unterschiedlichen Parteien und die Struktur des neuen Parlaments. Als wichtigste Tatsache ist hervorzuheben, daß die ungarische Regierungskoalition aus Sozialisten und Freien Demokraten gegenwärtig über eine verfassungsändernde Mehrheit verfügt und daß durch ihre 'Übermächtigkeit' kein Zwang zur demokratischen Konsensbildung besteht. Eine solche politische Situation kann jedoch auch problematisch sein, insofern sie die Opposition nicht zu einem 'konstruktiven' Vorgehen zwingt und einen möglichen Regierungswechsel in Aussicht stellt. (ICI)

The 2010 elections are regarded as critical elections in Hungary because the two big parties of systemic change (MDF and SZDSZ) have dropped out of parliament while two new parties (Jobbik and LMP) have gained seats for the first time. The extent of this transformation may be somewhat doubted when focusing on the Members of Parliament. The level of incumbency fell below 50 per cent, which represents a turn indeed. Formerly, incumbency had constantly increased and reached 70 per cent by 2006, reflecting party consolidation and elite freezing. The 2010 parliament represents change with regard to some socio-demographic features (it is much younger, less educated, and more Budapest-based than the former ones) but, and more importantly, it shows the same profile in fundamental respects: The share of MPs with local positions and with party leadership functions has further increased. This reflects the same selection criteria and also forecasts the same performance criteria as before: excessive partisanship and representation incoherence (i.e. simultaneous positions in the national parliament and on the local level, for instance as mayors). While the new parties' MPs are mostly amateurs, the old parties (FIDESZ, KDNP and MSZP) although they occupy highly different numerical and political positions have followed the old trends in selection and in their views on the working of parliament. Adapted from the source document.

Analyzes election results and cabinet changes in Hungary during 2004. Tables, References.

A brief look at 2003 political developments in Hungary notes a shift in conservative opposition strategy to gain more votes as well as some organizational changes in political parties. Government performance is deemed unimpressive, & the creation of three special courts of appeal marks an important judicial reform. Serious personnel implications are seen in the restructuring of police forces, while a huge financial scandal degraded public confidence in the government. The scandal resulted in cabinet changes & further changes occurred as a result of poor minister performance. Results of the national referendum on EU accession are summed up. 2 Tables, 3 References. J. Zendejas

Provides an overview of politics in Hungary in 2000, highlighting election results & national issues. 1 Table. Adapted from the source document.

Provides an overview of politics in Hungary in 1999, highlighting election results & prominent issues. 1 Table.