Poll: Hungaryʼs opposition Tisza party maintains lead over Prime Minister Orbanʼs “Fidesz” party

Two months before the parliamentary elections, Hungaryʼs main opposition party “Tisza” continues to maintain a significant lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orbanʼs “Fidesz” party.

This is evidenced by the data of a survey by the Idea Institute, Reuters reports.

In the survey conducted from January 31 to February 6, 48% of respondents said they supported “Tisza”, while “Fidesz” was chosen by 38%. Compared to the previous month, the figures remained stable.

At the same time, the number of undecided voters has decreased and now stands at 24%. As the Idea Institute explains, over the past month many people have finally decided on the party they will support, which also had a positive impact on the results of smaller political forces.

According to the poll, two more parties could enter parliament — the far-right Our Fatherland and the Democratic Coalition each received 5% support. Most polls show “Fidesz” lagging behind “Tisza”.

However, pro-government sociologists paint a different picture. A February poll by the “Nezopont” Institute showed 46% support for “Fidesz” and 40% for “Tisza”, indicating possible discrepancies in the data depending on the source.

• Hungary is in a tense political battle two months before parliamentary elections. On February 12, “Tisza” leader Peter Magyar reported a provocation against him: a hidden intimate video appeared online, which the politician linked to people close to the “Fidesz” party. According to Magyar, this is an attempt at blackmail to influence the elections.
• The government is currently led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is known for his pro-Russian views and blocking Ukraineʼs membership in the European Union. On January 23, Orban declared that Hungary "will not let" Ukraine into the EU for another 100 years.

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