US EditionHungary's opposition Tisza party widens its lead ahead of Orban's Fidesz
Tisza party support rose to 55% among decided voters, widening its lead to 20 points over Fidesz despite government economic measures, Median poll shows.
- On Wednesday, Median's poll showed Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz ahead of the April 12 election.
- Peter Magyar's new party, launched in 2024, has gained supporters as Fidesz lost ground despite voter-pleasing government measures after three years of stagnation.
- Poll data from February 18 and 23 show Tisza at 42% and Fidesz at 31% of the full population, with Median finding a 20-point lead among decided voters and a strong track record.
- Orban told supporters last week that Fidesz could win in 65-70 of Hungary's 106 individual constituencies, while only Our Homeland at 6% appears likely to enter the 199-member parliament.
- Fidesz cites surveys showing it ahead, but opponents say these are linked to the ruling party, while Median's accurate forecast history supports its credibility, potentially affecting Hungary's political future.
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After 16 years in power, there is a change of mood around Viktor Orbán's party. Fidesz is clearly behind the opposition party TISZA, according to polls.
Hungary's Opposition Tisza Party Widens Lead Ahead of Orban's Fidesz
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der Standard DEIn the survey conducted by the Medián Institute, Fidesz is clearly behind the centre-right Tisza party of opposition leader Magyar
Hungary's main opposition party, Tisza, led by Peter Magyar, has increased its lead over the ruling Fidesz party. Among some voters, the gap is now as high as 20%, Polish news portal TVP World reports.
Hungary election: Opposition party Tisza widens lead over Trump‑backed Orban
Hungary's centre right opposition Tisza party has widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz in February, a highly regarded poll showed on Wednesday, ahead of an April 12 election in which the veteran nationalist is seeking reelection.
Hungary’s Political Showdown: Tisza Party Surges Ahead
In the lead-up to Hungary's April election, the Tisza Party has taken a significant lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz Party according to a recent poll. With Tisza's support increasing, the elections could have profound impacts on Hungary's internal politics and the broader European far-right movement.
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