Hungary’s Tisza Party Leads Poll Ahead of Crucial Election

Hungary’s opposition Tisza party has taken the lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party ahead of the April 12 parliamentary elections, according to a recent opinion poll. The survey showed Tisza gaining stronger voter support, signalling a significant challenge to Orban’s long-standing leadership. Another poll also indicated that the far-right Our Homeland party is likely to secure enough votes to enter parliament.

The 21 Institute poll found that Tisza secured 35% support among all voters, slightly increasing from the previous month, while Fidesz stood at 28%. Among decided voters, Tisza gained majority support, further strengthening its position ahead of the election. Meanwhile, the Our Homeland party crossed the minimum 5% vote threshold required for parliamentary representation.

Tisza is led by former government insider Peter Magyar, who has promised to tackle corruption, revive Hungary’s economy by unlocking frozen European Union funds, and strengthen ties with the EU and NATO. Despite Tisza’s growing support, the election outcome remains uncertain as a significant portion of voters is still undecided, making the upcoming vote highly competitive.

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