The opposition party “Tisza,” led by Péter Magyar, is significantly ahead of the ruling Fidesz party of current Prime Minister Viktor Órban ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections.
Bloomberg reports this.
Details
According to a survey by 21 Kutatokozpont, “Tisza” receives 56% support among decided voters, while “Fidesz” has only 37%. This marks an increase for the opposition from a previous survey, which showed 53% for “Tisza” and 39% for “Fidesz.”
Similar results were reported by Median, showing a 23-point lead for the opposition. An independent poll by Zavecz Research recorded a smaller 13-point advantage, still enough for a comfortable parliamentary majority.
Magyar is calling for a supermajority to dismantle Órban’s “illiberal” system, including control over independent institutions and the replacement of key officials such as the president, chief judges, and the prosecutor.
Pro-government sociologists continue to predict Fidesz’s advantage, hoping higher voter turnout and potential vote manipulation could deliver a favorable outcome.
Órban is intensifying his campaign, focusing on exposing corruption and the alleged inefficiency of the opposition.
Context
Hungary’s elections are being closely watched both domestically and across Europe, as the results are seen as part of the broader contest between the EU and Russia.
Additionally, US President Donald Trump publicly urged Hungarian citizens to support Prime Minister Órban in the parliamentary elections.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported on audio recordings indicating that Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto was willing to act on requests from the Russian side.
