The claim
“Péter Magyar's party secured a supermajority in the Hungarian election, granting it the authority to amend the constitution and potentially reverse key aspects of Viktor Orbán's illiberal democracy policies.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple independent sources confirm Péter Magyar's party secured a supermajority in the Hungarian election.
What we found
This level of parliamentary control grants them the constitutional authority to amend laws and the constitution, which could allow them to reverse Orbán's policies.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Péter Magyar's centre-right Tisza party secured 52% of the vote, translating into a two-thirds supermajority in parliament, sufficient to amend the constitution.
yahoo.com· Magyar's party wins supermajority to amend constitution - Background
Election officials state Magyar's Tisza party is set to secure two-thirds of seats in parliament, with hopes he could reverse controversial changes made by Orbán.
cnn.com· Tisza party set to secure two-thirds of seats for potential policy reversal - Background
Magyar's Tisza party won a two-thirds majority, enabling him to reverse various laws on education, healthcare, the economy, and policies that compromised judicial and media independence.
thehindu.com· Supermajority allows reversal of Orban administration's laws
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