Hungary election shows change of power possible through elections, opposition MP

A Georgian opposition lawmaker has said that recent political developments in Hungary demonstrated that democratic change was possible through elections, while criticising both the government and parts of the opposition for undermining trust in the electoral process.

Speaking in parliament, Giorgi Sharashidze of the For Georgia party said Hungary’s experience should serve as a lesson for all political forces in Georgia, including the ruling party.

He argued that elections remained the only legitimate mechanism for political change and said attempts to discredit them amounted to a “political fraud” against the public.

Sharashidze said that both government and opposition actors had contributed to political polarisation, accusing some groups of promoting narratives that weaken public trust in elections.

He also referred to past political tensions in Georgia, including what he described as attempts to stage or provoke unrest, saying these developments had been used to discourage voters and deepen political division.

The MP said that in order to win elections, opposition forces must engage in sustained political work and reach out to voters influenced by what he called government propaganda and fear-based messaging.

He accused the ruling party of maintaining power not for public welfare, but to preserve a system of patronage and corruption allegations, claims which have been repeatedly denied by government officials.