The leader of Hungary’s main opposition party has stated he will dismiss the country’s president, senior judges and other key officials if he secures a two-thirds parliamentary majority in next month’s election.
Constitutional overhaul promised
Péter Madjár, head of the Tisza party, told a campaign rally that only a supermajority would enable him to rewrite the constitution and complete what he termed a “regime change” after 16 years of Viktor Orbán’s governance. He characterised Orbán and his allies as a “mafia” that had placed political loyalty above constitutional responsibilities. Madjár committed to restoring the rule of law and democratic pluralism in Hungary.
Key state institutions targeted
The opposition leader specified that the heads of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court, the State Audit Office and the Competition Authority, alongside the prosecutor general, would be removed from their posts. He contended these office-holders had failed to execute their constitutional duties and had instead served Orbán’s political interests.
Foreign policy accusations
Madjár also addressed Hungary’s international relations, suggesting that contacts between Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian officials equated to “treason” against Hungary and the European Union. He noted that Hungarian law could prescribe a life sentence for such actions. The Tisza party leader asserted that Orbán represents the interests of a “third country” rather than those of Hungary, the EU or NATO.
Electoral context
Hungary’s parliamentary elections are set for 12 April. Recent opinion polls indicate the Tisza party continues to hold a lead of 14 percentage points over its rivals. Securing a two-thirds majority would allow the party to pass laws without opposition support and amend the constitution, providing the legal foundation for Madjár’s proposed sweeping institutional changes.
