Felvetünk

Felvetünk is a Hungarian phrase that translates to 'our shared expediency' or 'our common decision' in English. It refers to a political concept in Hungary that involves the association of several parties or groups to work together to achieve a specific goal or set of goals.

The concept of felvetünk was first introduced in the early 1990s, during a time of significant change in Hungarian politics. It was initially used to describe a coalition of the Hungarian Social Democratic Party and the Young Democrats (a liberal party). The two parties came together to challenge the ruling Hungarian Democratic Forum, which had dominated Hungarian politics since the end of communism.

Felvetünk was a significant development in Hungarian politics, as it marked a shift away from the dominant two-party system and towards a more diverse and pluralistic political landscape. The alliance successfully challenged the incumbent government and came close to winning a contested election.

The concept of felvetünk has been referenced and revisited in Hungarian politics several times since its introduction, but its impact has been short-lived. The concept has not become a fixture of Hungarian politics, and different parties have used different terminology to describe their alliances and coalitions.

Regardless of its short-term impact, felvetünk remains an important concept in the study of Hungarian politics. It highlights the ways in which different parties and groups can come together to achieve specific goals, even in a country with a complex and often volatile political landscape.