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Executive branch Hungary, in 35 editions.
The entry for Hungary published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- premier,
- Council of Ministers
president, premier, Council of Ministers
president, prime minister
president, premier, Council of Ministers prime minister
Published as “Executive branch”
president, prime minister
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim President from 2 May 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 23 May 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 3 August 1990 (next to be held August 1994);
- results - President GONCZ elected by popular vote;
- note - President GONCZ was elected by the National Assembly with a total of 294 votes out of 304 as interim President from 2 May 1990 until elected President
- National Assembly:
- last held on 25 March 1990 (first round, with the second round held 8 April 1990);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (386 total) Democratic Forum 162, Free Democrats 90, Independent Smallholders 45, Hungarian Socialist Party (MSP) 33, Young Democrats 22, Christian Democrats 21, independents or jointly sponsored candidates 13
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister
Chief of State:
President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim President
from 2 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 23 May 1990)
President:
last held 3 August 1990 (next to be held August 1994); results - President
GONCZ elected by popular vote; note - President GONCZ was elected by the
National Assembly with a total of 294 votes out of 304 as interim President
from 2 May 1990 until elected President
National Assembly:
last held on 25 March 1990 (first round, with the second round held 8 April
1990); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (386 total) Democratic
Forum 162, Free Democrats 90, Independent Smallholders 45, Hungarian
Socialist Party (MSP) 33, Young Democrats 22, Christian Democrats 21,
independents or jointly sponsored candidates 13
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 3 August 1990 (next to be held NA 1995);
- results - President GONCZ elected by parliamentary vote;
- note - President GONCZ was elected by the National Assembly with a total of 295 votes out of 304 as interim President from 2 May 1990 until elected President
- National Assembly:
- last held on 25 March 1990 (first round, with the second round held 8 April 1990);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (386 total) Democratic Forum 162, Free Democrats 90, Independent Smallholders 45, Hungarian Socialist Party (MSP) 33, Young Democrats 22, Christian Democrats 21, independents or jointly sponsored candidates 13
Published as “Executive branch”
president, prime minister
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president from 2 May 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 21 May 1990)
president, prime ministerPresident:
Chief of State:
President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim President
from 2 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 23 May 1990)
last held 3 August 1990 (next to be held August 1994); NA 1995); results - President
elected by popular parliamentary vote; note - President GONCZ was elected by the
National Assembly with a total of 294 295 votes out of 304 as interim President
from 2 May 1990 until elected President
National Assembly:
last held on 25 March 1990 (first round, with the second round held 8 April
1990); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (386 total) Democratic
Forum 162, Free Democrats 90, Independent Smallholders 45, Hungarian
Socialist Party (MSP) 33, Young Democrats 22, Christian Democrats 21,
independents or jointly sponsored candidates 13
president, prime minister
Chief of State:
President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president
from 2 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 21 May 1990)
The entry for Hungary did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president from 2 May 1990);
- election last held 3 August 1990 (next to be held NA 1995);
- results - President GONCZ elected by parliamentary vote;
- note - President GONCZ was elected by the National Assembly with a total of 295 votes out of 304 as interim President from 2 May 1990 until elected President
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; elected by the National Assembly on recommendation of the president
President: chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously
interim president from 2 May 1990); election last held 3 August 1990
(next to be held NA 1995); results - President GONCZ
parliamentary vote; note - President GONCZ was elected by the
Assembly with a total of 295 votes out of 304 as interim President
from 2 May 1990 until elected PresidentNational Assembly: head of government: Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
last held on 25 March 1990 (first round, with the second round held 8 April1990); results - percent cabinet: Council of vote Ministers; elected by party NA; seats - (386 total) Democratic the National Assembly on
Forum 162, Free Democrats 90, Independent Smallholders 45, Hungarian
Socialist Party (MSP) 33, Young Democrats 22, Christian Democrats 21,
independents or jointly sponsored candidates 13
president, prime ministerChief recommendation of State: the president
President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim
from 2 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Jozsef ANTALL (since 21 May 1990)
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president from 2 May 1990) was elected for a four-year term by the National Assembly;
- election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - President GONCZ elected by parliamentary vote with a total of 259 votes out of 335
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994) was elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was elected by the National Assembly on recommendation of the president
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously
previously interim president from 2 May 1990); 1990) was elected for a
four-year term by the National Assembly; election last held 3 August 1990 19 June
1995 (next to be held NA 1995); 1999); results - President GONCZ elected by
parliamentary vote; note - President GONCZ was elected by the National vote with a total of
Assembly295 259 votes out of 304 as interim President 335
from 2 May 1990 until elected President
head of government: Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
was elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the
president
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was elected by the National Assembly on
on recommendation of the president
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president since 2 May 1990)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a four-year term;
- election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Arpad GONCZ elected president;
- a total of 335 votes were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259;
- Gyula HORN elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote NA
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990;
interim president from since 2 May 1990) was
head of government : Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected for a by the National Assembly on thefour-year term recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly; Assembly for a four-year
term; election last held 19 Juneresults - President GONCZ elected by prime
parliamentary vote with a total of 259 votes out of 335
head of government: Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)was minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the
presidentcabinet: Council of Ministers was election results: Arpad GONCZ elected president; a total of 335 votes
were cast by the National Assembly Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259; Gyulaon recommendation HORN elected prime minister; percent of the president legislative vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president since 2 May 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a four-year term;
- election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Arpad GONCZ elected president;
- a total of 335 votes were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259;
- Gyula HORN elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote NA
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously
interim president since 2 May 1990)
head of government : government: Prime Minister Gyula HORN (since 15 July 1994)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the
recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a four-year
term; election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA 1999); prime
minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the
president
election results: Arpad GONCZ elected president; a total of 335 votes
were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259; Gyula
HORN elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president since 2 May 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 6 July 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a four-year term;
- election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Arpad GONCZ reelected president;
- a total of 335 votes were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259;
- Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote--NA
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously
previously interim president since 2 May 1990)
head of government: Prime Minister Gyula HORN Viktor ORBAN (since 15 6 July 1994) 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the
the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a four-year
four-year term; election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held NA
1999); prime
recommendation of the
election results: Arpad GONCZ elected reelected president; a total of 335 votes
votes were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259; GyulaHORN Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990; previously interim president since 2 May 1990)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 6 July 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 19 June 1995 (next to be held before August 2000);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Arpad GONCZ reelected president;
- a total of 335 votes were cast by the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259;
- Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote - NA
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ (since 3 August 1990;
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 6 July 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a
four-yearNA before August 2000); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the
1999);
election results: Arpad GONCZ reelected president; a total of 335vote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- Ferenc MADL (since NA August 2000) head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 6 July 1998) cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president election results: Ferenc MADL elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting);
- Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote - NA% note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: President Arpad GONCZ Ferenc MADL (since 3 NA August 1990; previously interim president since 2 May 1990)2000) head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 6 July 1998)19 6 June 1995 2000 (next to be held before August 2000); by June 2005); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the presidentArpad GONCZ reelected Ferenc MADL elected president; a total percent of 335 votes were cast legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the National Assembly, Arpad GONCZ received 259; third round of voting); Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote - NA NA% note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Ferenc MADL (since NA August 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Peter MEDGYESSY (since 27 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- election results:
- Ferenc MADL elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting);
- Peter MEDGYESSY elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote - NA%
chief of state: Ferenc MADL (since NA August 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN Peter MEDGYESSY (since 6 July 1998) 27 May 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
election results: Ferenc MADL elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting); Viktor ORBAN Peter MEDGYESSY elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote - NA% note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Ferenc MADL (since 4 August 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Peter MEDGYESSY (since 27 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- election results:
- Ferenc MADL elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting);
- Peter MEDGYESSY elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote - NA%
chief of state: Ferenc MADL (since NA 4 August 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Peter MEDGYESSY (since 27 May 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
election results: Ferenc MADL elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting); Peter MEDGYESSY elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- Ferenc MADL (since 4 August 2000)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 September 2004
- election results:
- Ferenc MADL elected president;
- percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting);
- Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister;
- percent of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: Ferenc MADL (since 4 August 2000)
head of government: Prime Minister Peter MEDGYESSY Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 27 May 2002) 29 September 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 6 June 2000 (next to be held by June 2005); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president president; election last held 29 September 2004
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
election results: Ferenc MADL elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA% (but by a simple majority in the third round of voting); Peter MEDGYESSY Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister; percent of legislative vote - NA% 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 September 2004
- election results:
- Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182;
- Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: Ferenc MADL Laszlo SOLYOM (since 4 5 August 2000) 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 6 6-7 June 2000 2005 (next to be held by June 2005); 2010); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 September 2004
election results: Ferenc MADL Laszlo SOLYOM elected president; percent of legislative vote - NA% (but president by a simple majority in the third round of voting); voting, 185 to 182; Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister; percent result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 September 2004
- election results:
- Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182;
- Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 September 2004
election results: Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182; Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 September 2004
- election results:
- Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182;
- Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 September 2004
election results: Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182; Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- President Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 September 2004
- election results:
- Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182;
- Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state: President Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
head of government: Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY (since 29 September 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 September 2004
election results: Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182; Ferenc GYURCSANY elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 197 to 12
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- President Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gordon BAJNAI (since 20 April 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 14 April 2009
- election results:
- Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182;
- Gordon BAJNAI elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 204 to 0
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state:
President Laszlo SOLYOM (since 5 August 2005)
head of government:
Prime Minister Ferenc GYURCSANY Gordon BAJNAI (since 29 September 2004) 20 April 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
elections:
president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 6-7 June 2005 (next to be held by June 2010); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 September 2004 14 April 2009
election results:
Laszlo SOLYOM elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182; Ferenc GYURCSANY Gordon BAJNAI elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 197 204 to 12 0
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Pal SCHMITT (since 6 August 2010)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 29 June 2010 (next to be held by June 2015);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 May 2010
- election results:
- Pal SCHMITT elected president;
- National Assembly vote - Pal SCHMITT 263, Andras BALOGH 58;
- Viktor ORBAN was elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 261 to 107
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
chief of state:
President Laszlo SOLYOM Pal SCHMITT (since 5 6 August 2005) 2010)
head of government:
Prime Minister Gordon BAJNAI Viktor ORBAN (since 20 April 2009) 29 May 2010)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 6-7 on 29 June 2005 2010 (next to be held by June 2010); 2015); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 14 April 2009 29 May 2010
election results:Laszlo SOLYOM Pal SCHMITT elected president by a simple majority in the third round of voting, 185 to 182; Gordon BAJNAI president; National Assembly vote - Pal SCHMITT 263, Andras BALOGH 58; Viktor ORBAN was elected prime minister; result of legislative National Assembly vote - 204 261 to 0 107
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds or a simple majority in the third round
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
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- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 May 2010
- election results:
- Janos ADER elected president;
- National Assembly vote - 262 to 40;
- Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 261 to 107
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
chief of state:President Pal SCHMITT Janos ADER (since 6 August 2010) 10 May 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet:Council Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
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elections:
president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 29 June 2010 2 May 2012 (next to be held by June 2015); May 2017); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 May 2010
election results:Pal SCHMITT Janos ADER elected president; National Assembly vote - Pal SCHMITT 263, Andras BALOGH 58; 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN was elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 261 to 107
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first two rounds round or a simple majority in the third second round
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held 29 May 2010
- election results:
- Janos ADER elected president, National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister, National Assembly vote - 261 to 107
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
chief of state:
Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held 29 May 2010
election results:
Janos ADER elected president; president, National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister; minister, National Assembly vote - 261 to 107
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election following the formation of a new government held on 10 May 2014
- election results:
- Janos ADER elected president, National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister, National Assembly vote - 130 to 57
note: to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
chief of state:
Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last following the formation of a new government held 29 on 10 May 2010 2014
election results:
Janos ADER elected president, National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN elected prime minister, National Assembly vote - 261 130 to 107 57
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Janos ADER (Fidesz) elected president;
- National Assembly vote - 262 to 40;
- Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 130 to 57
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; other ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed and relieved of their duties by the president(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election following the formation of a new government held on 10 May 2014 president
election results:president, president; National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) elected prime minister, minister; National Assembly vote - 130 to 57
note:
to be elected, the president must win two-thirds of legislative vote in the first round or a simple majority in the second round
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Janos ADER (Fidesz) elected president;
- National Assembly vote - 262 to 40;
- Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 130 to 57 (in 2014)
chief of state: Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 May 2012 (next to be held by May 2017); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
election results: Janos ADER (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 262 to 40; Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 130 to 57 (in 2014)
- chief of state:
- Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 March 2017 (next to be held by spring 2022);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- election results:
- Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president;
- National Assembly vote - 131 to 39;
- Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 130 to 57
chief of state: Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 2 May 2012 13 March 2017 (next to be held by May 2017); spring 2022); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
election results: Janos ADER (Fidesz) elected reelected president; National Assembly vote - 262 131 to 40; 39; Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) elected reelected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 130 to 57 (in 2014)
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 March 2017 (next to be held spring 2022);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held on 10 May 2018 (next to be held by spring 2022)
- election results:
- Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president;
- National Assembly vote - 131 to 39;
- Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 134 to 28
chief of state: President Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 March 2017 (next to be held by spring 2022); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president president; election last held on 10 May 2018 (next to be held by spring 2022)
election results: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39; Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 130 134 to 57 28
- chief of state:
- President Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 March 2017 (next to be held spring 2022);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held on 10 May 2018 (next to be held in April or May 2022)
- election results:
- Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president;
- National Assembly vote - 131 to 39;
- Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 134 to 28
chief of state: President Janos ADER (since 10 May 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 March 2017 (next to be held spring 2022); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held on 10 May 2018 (next to be held by spring in April or May 2022)
election results: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39; Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 134 to 28
- chief of state:
- President Katalin NOVAK (since 10 May 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 March 2022 (next to be held spring 2027);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held April or May 2027)
- election results:
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
2017: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39
2010: Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister
chief of state: President Janos ADER Katalin NOVAK (since 10 May 2012) 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 11 March 2017 2022 (next to be held spring 2022); 2027); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held on 10 May 2018 3 April 2022 (next to be held in April or May 2022) 2027)
election results: 2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
2017: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39; 39
2010: Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 134 to 28 minister
- chief of state:
- President Katalin NOVAK (since 10 May 2022)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 March 2022 (next to be held spring 2027);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held April or May 2027)
- election results:
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
2017: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39
chief of state: President Katalin NOVAK (since 10 May 2022)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 March 2022 (next to be held spring 2027); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held April or May 2027)
election results:
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
2017: Janos ADER (Fidesz) reelected president; National Assembly vote - 131 to 39
2010: Viktor ORBAN (Fidesz) reelected prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Tamas SULYOK (since 5 March 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 26 February 2024 (next to be held in spring 2029);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president;
- election last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held in April or May 2027)
- election results:
2024: Tamas SULYOK elected president; National Assembly vote - 134 to 5
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
chief of state: President Katalin NOVAK Tamas SULYOK (since 10 May 2022) 5 March 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 March 2022 26 February 2024 (next to be held in spring 2027); 2029); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; election last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held in April or May 2027)
election results:2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) 2024: Tamas SULYOK elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 134 to 51 52017: Janos ADER 2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) reelected elected president; National Assembly vote - 131 137 to 39 51
- chief of state:
- President Tamas SULYOK (since 5 March 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president
- most recent election date:
- president: 26 February 2024
- prime minister:
- 3 April 2022
- election results:
2024: Tamas SULYOK elected president; National Assembly vote - 134 to 5
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
- expected date of next election:
- president: spring 2029
- prime minister:
- April or May 2027
chief of state: President Tamas SULYOK (since 5 March 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Viktor ORBAN (since 29 May 2010)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers proposed by the prime minister and appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly with two-thirds majority vote in first round or simple majority vote in second round for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 February 2024 (next to be held in spring 2029); prime minister elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the president; president
most recent election last held on date: president: 26 February 2024
prime minister: 3 April 2022 (next to be held in April or May 2027)
election results:
2024: Tamas SULYOK elected president; National Assembly vote - 134 to 5
2022: Katalin NOVAK (Fidesz) elected president; National Assembly vote - 137 to 51
expected date of next election: president: spring 2029
prime minister: April or May 2027
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