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Tisza Party Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Hungary's Parliament

4/13/2026

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Peter Magyar, leader of the right-leaning Tisza party, secured 138 of 199 seats in Hungary's parliament, granting the party a two-thirds majority.
The two-thirds majority enables substantial reforms, including constitutional amendments.
Magyar aims to dismiss key officials appointed by incumbent Viktor Orban, arguing they have undermined Hungary's independent institutions.
The outcome allows reforms to restore checks and balances within the government.

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Peter Magyar, leader of the right-leaning Tisza party, secured 138 of 199 seats in Hungary's parliament, granting the party a two-thirds majority.
The two-thirds majority enables substantial reforms, including constitutional amendments.
Magyar aims to dismiss key officials appointed by incumbent Viktor Orban, arguing they have undermined Hungary's independent institutions.
The outcome allows reforms to restore checks and balances within the government.