List of political parties in Hungary facts for kids

Hungary is a country in Central Europe. Like many countries, it has a multi-party system, which means there are many different political parties. These parties have different ideas about how the country should be run. Since Hungary became independent in 1989, after the Revolutions of 1989, many parties have been active.

Currently, the political scene in Hungary is mostly led by the Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance. This party has a very strong majority in the parliament. The biggest group of parties that are not in power is called United for Hungary. This group includes almost all the other parties in the parliament that are not Fidesz.

Active Political Parties in Hungary

This section lists the political parties that are currently active in Hungary. Some of these parties have members in the Hungarian National Assembly (which is like the country's main parliament) or the European Parliament (which is where laws for all of Europe are made).

Parties in the National Assembly or European Parliament

These parties have won enough votes to have representatives in the Hungarian Parliament or the European Parliament.

Party Name			Main Ideas (Ideology)	Where they stand (Political Position)
Fidesz–KDNP (An Alliance)
		Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Alliance Fidesz - Magyar Polgári Szövetség	National conservatism, Right-wing populism	Right-wing to far-right
		Christian Democratic People's Party Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt	Christian democracy, Social conservatism	Right-wing
DK–MSZP–Dialogue (Another Alliance)
		Democratic Coalition Demokratikus Koalíció	Progressivism, European federalism (wanting Europe to be more united)	Centre-left
		Hungarian Socialist Party Magyar Szocialista Párt	Social democracy, Pro-Europeanism (supporting the European Union)	Centre-left to left-wing
		Dialogue for Hungary Párbeszéd Magyarországért	Green politics (focused on environment), Pro-Europeanism	Centre-left to left-wing
Parties Not in a Main Alliance
		Momentum Movement Momentum Mozgalom	Liberalism, Pro-Europeanism	Centre
		Jobbik – Conservatives Jobbik – Konzervatívok	Conservatism, Pro-Europeanism	Centre-right to right-wing
		LMP – Hungary's Green Party LMP – Magyarország Zöld Pártja	Green liberalism, Syncretic politics (combining different ideas)	Centre to centre-left
		Our Homeland Movement Mi Hazánk Mozgalom	National conservatism, Hungarian irredentism (wanting old territories back), Hard Euroscepticism (strong opposition to the European Union)	Far-right
		On the People's Side A Nép Pártján	Liberal conservatism, Pro-Europeanism	Centre-Right
		Opportunity Community Esély Közösség	Social democracy, Pro-Europeanism	Centre-left
Groups Representing Ethnic Minorities
		National Self-Government of Germans in Hungary Magyarországi Németek Országos Önkormányzata	German minority interests	Centre-right

Parties Not Currently in Parliament

These parties are also active in Hungary but do not currently have members in the National Assembly or the European Parliament.

Party Name			Main Ideas (Ideology)	Where they stand (Political Position)
		Civic Response Polgári Válasz	Conservatism	Centre-right to right-wing
		ReforMers ReforMerek	Christian democracy, Conservative liberalism	Centre-right to right-wing
		Yes Solidarity for Hungary Movement Igen Szolidaritás Magyarországért Mozgalom	Anti-capitalism, Democratic socialism	Centre-left to left-wing
		Hungarian Liberal Party Magyar Liberális Párt	Liberalism, Pro-Europeanism	Centre to centre-right
		New Start Új Kezdet	Third way (a mix of left and right ideas), Liberal conservatism	Centre-right
		Huxit Party Huxit Párt	National conservatism, Euroscepticism	Right-wing
		Everybody's Hungary People's Party Mindenki Magyarországa Néppárt	Christian democracy, Pro-Europeanism	Centre-right
		Hungarian Workers' Party Magyar Munkáspárt	Marxism-Leninism (a type of communism), Euroscepticism	Far-left
		Social Democratic Party of Hungary Magyarországi Szociáldemokrata Párt	Social democracy	Centre-left to left-wing
		Hungarian Two Tailed Dog Party Magyar Kétfarkú Kutyapárt	Joke party, Absurdism, Satire	None (they don't fit typical political labels)
		Solution Movement Megoldás Mozgalom	Digitalization (focus on technology)	Centre
		Party of Normal Life Normális Élet Pártja	Vaccine hesitancy (skepticism about vaccines)	Centre
		Libertarian Party Libertárius Párt	Libertarianism (focus on individual freedom)	Centre
		TISZA – Respect and Freedom Party TISZA – Tisztelet és Szabadság Párt	Third Way	Centre-right
		Second Reform Era Party Második Reformkor Párt	Centrism	Centre

Historical Political Parties

Political parties in Hungary have changed a lot over time. Here's a brief look at some of the parties that existed in the past.

Parties Before 1848

Before the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, there were parties like the Centralists and the Opposition Party. These parties often focused on ideas like liberalism, which supports individual rights and freedoms.

Parties Between 1848 and 1867

After the 1848 Revolution, new political ideas emerged. Parties like the Address Party and the Resolution Party debated how Hungary should relate to Austria. The Left Centre party was also important during this time.

Parties During the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867–1918)

During the time when Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, many parties were active. The Liberal Party was very strong for a long time, focusing on liberal ideas. Other parties like the Independence Party wanted more freedom for Hungary. The MSZDP (Hungarian Social Democratic Party) also formed, focusing on the rights of workers.

Parties During the First Hungarian Republic (1918–1920)

After World War I, Hungary became a republic. The Hungarian Communist Party was formed during this period, aiming for a communist society.

Parties During the Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1945)

During this period, many different parties existed, including Christian parties like the Christian National Party and various agrarian (farmer-focused) parties. Sadly, this era also saw the rise of extreme parties like the Hungarian National Socialist Party and the Arrow Cross Party, which were very harmful.

Parties During the Second Hungarian Republic (1946–1949)

After World War II, Hungary was a republic again for a short time. Parties like the Civic Democratic Party and the Hungarian Radical Party were active, but this period was soon followed by communist rule.

Parties During the Hungarian People's Republic (1949-1989)

During the time when Hungary was a communist state, there was effectively only one ruling party: first the Hungarian Working People's Party and then the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party. These parties followed Marxist-Leninist ideas.

Parties During the Third Republic (since 1989)

After the end of communist rule in 1989, many new parties formed, and some older ones reappeared. These included parties like the Hungarian Democratic Forum and the Alliance of Free Democrats, which played a big role in Hungary's return to democracy. Over the years, many parties have come and gone, reflecting the changing political landscape.

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See also

• Politics of Hungary
• List of political parties by country
• List of political parties in Europe
• Liberalism and radicalism in Hungary