Fidesz — Magyar Polgári Szövetség
Fidesz — Hungarian Civic Alliance
Fidesz — Hungarian Civic Alliance
Right
European Parliament Group
Change of -14.1 since last election
-16.4 in the last 3 months
Fidesz's foundation rests on the concept of 'illiberal democracy.' The party views the nation as an organic community, whose protection supersedes individual liberal freedoms. Its worldview is deeply rooted in Christian traditions, strictly rejecting multiculturalism and progressive social constructs. In this framework, the state acts as a powerful agent, defending national identity and the family, as the nucleus of society, against external influences.
Fidesz's agenda centers on protectionist economic policies, stringent border protection against migration, and the promotion of large, traditional family structures. The party specifically targets rural populations and the conservative middle class. Through strategic nationalizations and the cultivation of a nationally loyal economic elite, Fidesz aims to enhance Hungary's economic self-sufficiency while simultaneously entrenching cultural conservatism within the education system.
Strategically, Fidesz aims for hegemony within the political system. Through extensive judicial and media reforms, the party has de facto weakened the separation of powers and established a system of 'state capture.' In its relationship with the EU, it adopts a pragmatic yet confrontational stance: it utilizes European funds but actively opposes political integration. Critics view this as an erosion of rule-of-law standards, while the party legitimizes it as the restoration of national self-determination.
Total Duration: 18 years • 2 months • 2 weeks • 4 days
Total Duration: 18 years • 2 months • 2 weeks • 4 days
Total Duration: -
The party participated in government for 47% of the legislative period.
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