Publicus survey: TISZA leads Fidesz in Hungary ten days…

Publicus survey: TISZA leads Fidesz in Hungary ten days before the elections

02.04.2026 12:01 HotInfo

Ten days before the Hungarian parliamentary elections, the extra-parliamentary opposition party TISZA leads the ruling Fidesz party by nine percentage points in the category of voters who will definitely vote. According to a new survey by the Publicus agency, TISZA has strengthened by one percentage point among all voters, with this opposition party demonstrating that a majority of Hungarians expect a change of government rather than a continuation of Fidesz in power. Fidesz, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, is achieving almost the same result as a month ago. hnonline.sk ↗ svet.sme.sk ↗

Electoral tension in Hungary is also rising due to a worsening atmosphere during the campaign. A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which visited the country on an observation mission, declared that a toxic atmosphere prevails in Hungary ahead of the elections. This development underscores the polarization of society and the tension between the ruling coalition and the growing opposition. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗ aktuality.sk ↗

Two decades of Orbán's government have also left deep marks on culture. Over the course of sixteen years, dozens of independent cultural centers and festivals have been closed in Hungary, while only institutions affiliated with the ruling Fidesz party receive state support. This trend, reflecting the centralization of power, creates the context in which voters are deciding about the country's future. The Hungarian parliamentary elections are thus becoming a decisive moment that could end the ruling party's long-standing hegemony. irozhlas.cz ↗ teraz.sk ↗

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