Hungarian opposition lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary session on Tuesday, leaving only representatives of the ruling Tisza party and six members of the ultra-conservative Our Homeland Movement in attendance.
The absence of opposition MPs was a direct protest against the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as acting president Agnes Forsthoffer addressed the chamber.
The boycott underscores the deepening political polarization in Budapest, with the opposition refusing to participate in legislative proceedings they view as illegitimate or undemocratic.
The move signals a breakdown in parliamentary cooperation, as the ruling alliance proceeds with its agenda without cross-bench engagement.
This development follows the recent approval of the government’s 17th amendment to the Basic Law, which passed despite a similar opposition boycott.
The contentious legislative session lasted more than ten hours, highlighting the government's ability to push through significant constitutional changes using its majority.