Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party

The Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party (MSZMP) was the ruling communist party in Hungary from 1956 to 1989. It was founded as the successor to the Hungarian Working People's Party and aligned with the Soviet Union's communist ideology. The party controlled political, economic, and social life, promoting state ownership and centralized planning. During Hungary's socialist era, the MSZMP maintained power until political reforms and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe led to its dissolution. Its history reflects Hungary's transition from a Soviet-influenced socialist state to a democratic nation.