Hungary: Political parties at a glance

Parties in comparison

Liberal

Socialist

Capitalist

Conservative

Fidesz DK J LMP MSZP MM

Explanation of the chart

The graph shows the economic orientation of the parties on the X-axis from left to right. The further left, the more actively the state should intervene via taxes, regulations and redistribution. The further to the right, the less the state should intervene.

On the Y-axis from top to bottom, the parties are categorized according to their life models. The further up a party, the more it prioritizes liberal lifestyles over traditional views and material goods. The further down, the more a party aligns itself with traditional lifestyles and sees the state as the moral authority for living together.

Data was collected through the 2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey by more than 400 policy experts. Party positions may change over time. Therefore, the chart serves only as an overview and cannot make statements about specific political topics.

Ryan Bakker, Liesbet Hooghe, Seth Jolly, Gary Marks, Jonathan Polk, Jan Rovny, Marco Steenbergen, and Milada Anna Vachudova. 2020. “2019 Chapel Hill Expert Survey.” - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Fidesz/KDNP

Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Union

Right-wing

PfE

EU Parliament

36.5

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 49.3%

Part of the Government

Fidesz/KDNP (Fidesz – Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt) is a right-wing party that is currently represented in parliament with 135 seats.

Fidesz values conservative principles and the preservation of Hungarian culture and tradition. The party emphasizes the importance of national sovereignty and self-determination.

EM

United for Hungary

Transversal

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

EM (Egységben Magyarországért) is a party of undefinable orientation that is currently represented in parliament with 56 seats.

Mi Hazánk

Our Homeland Movement

Far right

ESN

EU Parliament

4.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Mi Hazánk (Mi Hazánk Mozgalom) is a far-right party and currently represented in parliament with 7 MPs.

Mi Hazánk advocates for the preservation of Hungarian culture and identity. The party emphasizes its opposition to migration and multiculturalism and promotes strong nationalism.

2RK

Unknown

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

2RK is a party from Hungary.

Demokratikus Koalíció

Democratic Coalition

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

5.2

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 5.4%

Demokratikus Koalíció is a center-left party from Hungary.

DK advocates for social justice, civil rights, and the strengthening of democracy. The party emphasizes the importance of the European Union and international cooperation.

Jobbik

Jobbik Movement for a Better Hungary

Centre-right

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 19.1%

Jobbik (Jobbik Magyarországért Mozgalom) is a center-right party from Hungary.

Jobbik is a right-wing populist party that relies on national-conservative and nationalist values. They emphasize the importance of Hungarian culture and identity and advocate for the protection of Hungarian interests.

LMP

Politics Can Be Different

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 7.1%

LMP (Lehet Más a Politika) is a green party from Hungary.

MKKP

Hungarian Two-tailed dog party

Satire

G/EFA

EU Parliament

2.9

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 1.7%

MKKP (Magyar Kétfarkú Kutya Párt) is a satire party from Hungary.

MKKP represents satirical and humorous values in politics. It advocates for transparency and exposing political opportunism. The party employs humor as a means to draw attention to political issues.

MMM

Hungary for All Movement

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

MMM (Mindenki Magyarországa Mozgalom) is a center-right party from Hungary.

MMM advocates for a wide range of values and political issues, including social justice, economic fairness, environmental protection, and civil rights. It emphasizes the importance of inclusion and diversity.

MSZP

Hungarian Socialist Party

Centre-left

S&D

EU Parliament

1.4

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

MSZP (Magyar Szocialista Párt) is a center-left party from Hungary.

MSZP advocates for social democratic values, including social justice, solidarity, and equality. The party emphasizes the importance of the welfare state and support for the poorer segments of the population.

Momentum

Momentum Movement

Liberal politics

EU Parliament

3.6

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 3.1%

Momentum (Momentum Mozgalom) is a liberal party from Hungary.

Momentum advocates for liberal and progressive values. The party supports civil rights, social justice, and environmental protection. It endorses European integration and the strengthening of democracy in Hungary.

NP

Movement on the People’s Side

Center

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

NP (A Nép Pártján Mozgalom) is a text.party-info-orientation-center from Hungary.

NP upholds conservative values and emphasizes the importance of Hungarian culture and tradition. They advocate for the preservation of national identity and sovereignty.

NÉP

Party of normal life

Transversal

EU Parliament

Election Trend

NÉP (Normális Élet Pártja) is a party of undefinable orientation from Hungary.

Párbeszéd

Dialog

Environment & Climate

G/EFA

EU Parliament

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

Párbeszéd is a green party from Hungary.

TISZA

Respect and Freedom

Centre-right

EPP

EU Parliament

44.1

Election Trend

Result of the last parliamentary election: 0%

TISZA (Tisztelet és Szabadság) is a center-right party from Hungary.