Toroczkai: Magyar's Actions Threaten Rule of Law with 'Coup'

László Toroczkai, president of the far-right Mi Hazánk Mozgalom (Our Homeland Movement), has sharply criticized Péter Magyar and his Tisza Party, accusing them of attempting a "coup" against the rule of law in Hungary. Speaking at a press conference outside the Sándor Palace, Toroczkai declared that his party finds it unacceptable for the Tisza Party to leverage its anticipated two-thirds majority to shorten the terms of the President of the Republic and constitutional judges. This move, according to Toroczkai, represents an abuse of power that undermines democratic institutions.

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We do not find it acceptable that the Tisza Party, by abusing its two-thirds power, would shorten the term of office of the President of the Republic and the constitutional judges.

Following a meeting with the President, Toroczkai stated his full support for a swift transition process. He also informed the President about a formal complaint filed regarding the election campaign, alleging that Mi Hazánk has been subjected to censorship on Facebook. Toroczkai argued that such exclusion from online platforms constitutes a significant competitive disadvantage and prevents genuine freedom of the press. "We cannot talk about freedom of the press as long as we are excluded from the online space," he asserted, highlighting the challenges faced by smaller parties in reaching voters in the digital age.

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We cannot talk about freedom of the press as long as we are excluded from the online space.

Furthermore, Toroczkai appealed to the President to address an attack on the Hungarian Catholic community in Nagyvárad (Oradea, Romania). He questioned why the Tisza Party, despite campaigning in Nagyvárad, had not publicly defended the community. This issue touches upon sensitive inter-ethnic and cross-border relations, a recurring theme in Hungarian nationalist discourse. The President, in his statement regarding the meetings, confirmed discussions with the leaders of the third parliamentary party, Mi Hazánk, concerning tasks facing the National Assembly, alongside meetings with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Zsolt Semjén.

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I asked the President to take action against the attack on the Hungarian Catholic community in Nagyvárad.

From the perspective of Magyar Nemzet, a publication often reflecting a conservative and nationalist viewpoint, Toroczkai's statements highlight deep political divisions and concerns about the future direction of Hungary's governance. The criticism directed at Magyar and the Tisza Party reflects a broader debate about the balance of power, the integrity of democratic processes, and the protection of minority rights, particularly within the Hungarian diaspora. The alleged online censorship issue also resonates with concerns about media freedom and political influence in the digital sphere, a topic of significant interest in Hungary.

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We have also consulted with the president of the third parliamentary party, Mi Hazánk, on the tasks facing the National Assembly.