The Evolution of the Systemic Position of the Prime Minister of Hungary - Legal Regulations and Constitutional Practice
- Institution: Warsaw University
- ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4289-989X
- Year of publication: 2020
- Source: Show
- Pages: 481-499
- DOI Address: https://doi.org/10.15804/ppk.2020.05.35
- PDF: ppk/57/ppk5735.pdf
The article discusses the issues of evolution of the political position of heads of government in Hungary. The time frame is between 1990 and 2020. A wide historical spectrum is included as well, showing the transformations of the supreme bodies of state power. After 1989, Hungary opted to establish a parliamentary cabinet system, with some strengthening of the government’s powers. The institution of the Prime Minister has become a real instrument of political power for the leaders of political factions in the countries discussed. The analysis takes into account both constitutional regulations and political practice over the past nearly 30 years. A particular strengthening of the political position of the Prime Minister can be seen after 2010.