The reform of the Hungarian electoral system and the strengthening of Fidesz's position Cover Image

Reforma węgierskiego systemu wyborczego a umocnienie pozycji Fidesz
The reform of the Hungarian electoral system and the strengthening of Fidesz's position

Author(s): Adam Starzyk, Natalia Tomaszewska
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Political Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Hungary; Fidesz; election; reform; gerrymandering

Summary/Abstract: This article is about most important changes in Hungarian electoral system, which were made by reform came into force on 1 January 2012. The main reasons for these changes were willingness to: adapt the electoral rules into modern times, simplify the system and give members of the minorities some electoral facilitations. On the other hand the reform was used in political way by ruling coalition Fidesz-KDNP to strengthen itself. The charges of alleged gerrymandering negatively affect on perception of Hungarian democracy by international organizations.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 95-108
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish