Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz ahead of the April 12 parliamentary election, according to two independent opinion polls released on Wednesday. The surveys indicate that Tisza, led by Péter Magyar, is gaining momentum among decided voters, although a significant portion of the electorate remains undecided, leaving the final outcome uncertain.

A poll conducted by the 21 Research Centre between March 23 and 28 showed Tisza securing 56% support among decided voters, up from 53% earlier in March, while Fidesz dropped to 37%. Among all respondents, Tisza had 40% backing compared to Fidesz’s 28%, with 26% still undecided. Another survey by Závecz Research, carried out between March 24 and 28, also showed Tisza leading with 51% among decided voters, compared to Fidesz’s 38%, and indicated that 20% of respondents had yet to make a choice.

Magyar has pledged to tackle corruption, unlock frozen European Union funds, and strengthen Hungary’s position within the EU and NATO. While most polls suggest a Tisza lead, Fidesz maintains that other surveys project its victory, though critics argue these are often linked to pro-government institutions. Both polls also indicate that the far-right Our Homeland party may narrowly cross the 5% parliamentary threshold, potentially making it the only other party to enter parliament.

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