Demokratikus Koalíció
Democratic Coalition
Democratic Coalition
Centre-Left
European Parliament Group
Change of +0.2 since last election
+0.1 in the last 3 months
The DK's foundation is built upon the values of classical left-liberalism and European federalism. The party views Hungary as inextricably linked to the Western value system and perceives the state as a service provider that connects social security with individual freedoms. Its humanistic vision is progressive and cosmopolitan: it strictly rejects ethnic nationalism, advocating instead for a republican identity where the rule of law and the separation of powers serve as the highest safeguards for citizens.
The DK's agenda centers on the vision of a "United States of Europe." It advocates for the adoption of the Euro and a robust social market economy that prioritizes education and healthcare. Its policies primarily target the urban educated middle class, pro-European intellectuals, and retirees seeking stability and a return to liberal standards. A central dilemma remains balancing strong social safety nets with market-liberal economic policies to ensure competitiveness in the global landscape.
Strategically, the DK operates as an uncompromising opposition force, prioritizing the defense of democratic institutions. Within the Hungarian party system, it often assumes a leadership role within the center-left spectrum, advocating for broad alliances to shift parliamentary majorities. Internationally, it acts as a crucial bridge-builder to the European Union, seeking close alignment with Brussels to increase pressure against national unilateralism and to safeguard the rule of law through supranational mechanisms.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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