Breaking a 36-year-old tradition, Viktor Orban left without a farewell speech and did not even show up for the election of his successor. This is reported by the Hungarian edition of Telex.
"Contrary to previous traditions, Viktor Orban will not deliver a speech at the constituent session of the National Assembly on Saturday and will not even take part in it. Outgoing ministers did not sit in ministerial velvet chairs and did not enter parliament. The absence of Orban and his ministers at this solemn event is unprecedented in the 36 years since the fall of communism in Hungary," the publication says.
It is noted that until now, members of the outgoing cabinet have appeared at the constituent meeting at each change of government headed by the prime minister, who necessarily delivered a farewell speech.
"In 1990, the ministers of the State socialist and transitional movement, led by Miklos Nemeth, were present; in 1994, Peter Boros wished the government of Gyula Horn good luck; then Horn promised a smooth change of government to Viktor Orban in 1998; and then Orban congratulates him on power in front of Peter Medgeshi; finally, in 2010 Gordon Baynai wished Orban responsible work. It is not surprising that we have since forgotten the protocol typical for such cases, since in all three subsequent cases the Fidesz leader transferred executive power to himself," the publication grumbles.
It is noted that, according to the Constitution of Hungary, the mandate of the Prime Minister ends with the formation of the newly elected National Assembly, and with the end of the powers of the Prime Minister, the mandate of the government ends. The law does not specify that the outgoing Prime Minister and members of his cabinet must attend the constituent meeting and the election of a successor, but according to the protocol they usually do so.
"Of course, if the Prime Minister (and ministers) have received a mandate in the new parliament, they obey the same rules as other deputies, that is, their participation is mandatory by oath. However, Viktor Orban will not enter parliament for the first time in 36 years," the publication concludes.
As reported by EADaily, Peter Magyar, taking the chair of the Hungarian Prime minister, announced a change of system. This was reported by the publication Telex.
Today, the Hungarian parliament elected the leader of the Tisa party, Peter Magyar, as the new prime minister of the country. 140 deputies supported his candidacy.