Second Reform Era Party

The Second Reform Era Party (Második Reformkor Párt, abbreviated 2RK) is a Hungarian political party established in 2023, founded and led by Gábor Vona, former president of Jobbik.

Background
Gábor Vona, on the day of the 2018 parliamentary elections, decided to step down due to the lack of a parliamentary majority and the inability to form a government. Keeping his promise, he withdrew from active politics for several years and engaged in limited public appearances, mainly on ATV television programs. The party's predecessor, the Second Reform Era Foundation, was founded in 2019, and it was an organization dealing with public issues that avoided ideology and political affiliations.

Reasons for formation
Gábor Vona, the president of the newly established Second Reform Era Party, cited the inability of the foundation to address the issues they wanted to tackle as the reason for the party's formation. Therefore, on 7 September 2023, he announced the establishment of the party, which does not wish to commit to any specific political ideology or affiliations. The president's return to politics may also have personal reasons, starting with the fact that his resignation led to several Jobbik members leaving the party, and numerous new parties emerged. The most prominent among them is the Our Homeland Movement, which holds radical far-right beliefs and secured parliamentary seats. This may have motivated the president to continue his active political career, as the weakening of Jobbik and the rise of radical elements expanded the already diverse Hungarian political landscape. However, this is a speculative observation.

"Our path is the path of the reform era. Raising the banner of civil progress, knowing that even though it may not currently enjoy a majority, it is the right path. We need a new public culture! We must restore the honor of calm and reasoned discourse, intelligent and composed debate, honest public service, long-term thinking, and professional credibility.' – Quotation from 2rk.hu's opening statement."