President András Baka nominated Szathmáry earlier in the day. Magyar said Tisza lawmakers received the nomination at the start of the session and had time only for a “preliminary discussion.”
The prime minister said the parliamentary group respected Baka’s right to nominate a candidate but had not decided whether to back his choice.
Based on the information available, Magyar said it was not assured that Szathmáry would secure Tisza’s support, whether by a two-thirds or simple majority.
Tisza will announce its final position after a parliamentary group meeting, he added.
“But if you ask us now, we see no chance of the Tisza parliamentary group electing the candidate,” Magyar said.
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