Szalakóta
GA Member
- Mar 2, 2025
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Government of the Republic of Hungary
A Magyar Köztársaság Kormánya
Constitutional Role
In Hungary’s constitutional framework, ‘Government’ refers to the cabinet of ministers that effectively exercises executive power. It consists of the Prime Minister (who formally acts as primus inter pares but is, in fact, the country’s effective political leader) and the Ministers, who may lead a government ministry (the list of which is established by a separate law). The Prime Minister is elected by the majority of the National Assembly, based on the recommendation of the President of the Republic. Ministers are appointed and dismissed by the President of the Republic based on the Prime Minister’s recommendations. The Prime Minister can only be removed by the National Assembly through a so-called ‘constructive motion of no-confidence,’ meaning confidence can only be withdrawn if, at the same time, there is a positive majority for their successor.
The Government, among other things, defends the constitutional order and the rights of citizens; implements laws; coordinates the work of ministries and other organs; formulates and implements social and economic policies; supervises the Hungarian Defence Forces, police, and other security organs; and participates in the development of foreign policy. The Government does so by passing government decrees and resolutions, which require the Prime Minister’s signature. The Government is constitutionally required to cooperate with relevant social organizations. The Government is responsible for its work to the National Assembly.
List of Governments since the 1989-90 democratic transition
| Government | Prime Minister | President of the Republic | Coalition partners | Ideological spectrum | In office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angyall Government | Angyall József ♰ (MDSZ) | Árpád Ganz | Alliance of Hungarian Democrats (Magyar Demokraták Szövetsége, MDSZ) Christian Civic People's Party (Keresztény Polgári Néppárt, KPNP) Democratic Party of Independent Smallholders (Független Kisgazdák Demokratikus Pártja, FKDP) | centre-right to right-wing | 23 May 1990 - 21 December 1993 (♰) |
| Borosch Government | Péter Borosch | Árpád Ganz | Alliance of Hungarian Democrats (Magyar Demokraták Szövetsége, MDSZ) Christian Civic People's Party (Keresztény Polgári Néppárt, KPNP) Democratic Party of Independent Smallholders (Független Kisgazdák Demokratikus Pártja, FKDP) | centre-right to right-wing | 21 December 1993 - 15 June 1994 |
| Korn Government | Gyula Korn (MSZDP) | Árpád Ganz | Social Democratic Party of Hungary (Magyar Szociáldemokrata Párt, MSZDP) Free Democratic Forum (Szabad Demokrata Fórum, SZDF) | centre-left | 15 July 1994 - 8 July 1998 |
| Urbán Government | Viktor Urbán (IDESZ) | Árpád Ganz (1998-2000) Ferenc Mahdel (2000-2002) | Alliance of the Democratic Youth (Ifjúsági Demokrata Szövetség, IDESZ) Democratic Party of Independent Smallholders (Független Kisgazdák Demokratikus Pártja, FKDP) Alliance of Hungarian Democrats (Magyar Demokraták Szövetsége, MDSZ) | centre-right to right-wing | 8 July 1998 - 27 May 2002 |
| Meggyess Government | Péter Meggyess (independent) | Ferenc Mahdel | Social Democratic Party of Hungary (Magyar Szociáldemokrata Párt, MSZDP) Free Democratic Forum (Szabad Demokrata Fórum, SZDF) | centre-left | 27 May 2002 - 4 October 2004 |
| Gyertyán Government | Ferenc Gyertyán (MSZDP) | Ferenc Mahdel (2004-2005) László Solymár (2005 - incumbent) | Social Democratic Party of Hungary (Magyar Szociáldemokrata Párt, MSZDP) Free Democratic Forum (Szabad Demokrata Fórum, SZDF) | centre-left | 4 October 2004 - incumbent |
