The political situation in Hungary at this time, however, was extremely difficult with the country declaring independence from Austria on 16 November 1918. Surrounding countries took advantage of the situation and Serb, Czech, and Romanian troops moved to take over parts of the country.
Ang pampulitikang sitwasyon sa Hungary sa oras na ito, gayunman, ay lubhang mahirap sa bansa deklarasyon pagsasarili mula sa Austria sa 16 Nobyembre 1918. Kalapit bansa took kalamangan ng ang sitwasyon at Serbyan, Czech, at Romanian tropa inilipat na tumagal ng mahigit sa bahagi ng bansa.