Hungary's opposition gains ground but faces scepticism
In Hungary, support for the opposition party led by Tisza Peter Magyar is increasing, yet most respondents remain sceptical about its chances of victory in the 2026 elections.
Support for the opposition party of Tisza Peter Magyar is noted to be rising in Hungary. According to the latest Publicus Institute poll, the party would garner 42 per cent of votes among determined voters. Across the broader population, support stands at 28 per cent. The Polish Press Agency highlights that despite the growing support, most respondents do not believe in the opposition's success in the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party is expected to receive 37 per cent support from determined voters and 25 per cent from the general population. Other parties, such as the centre-left Democratic Coalition, secured 9 per cent support among determined voters. Our Homeland gained 5 per cent, while the Hungarian Socialist Party and the Two-Tailed Dog Party each garnered 2 per cent.
Despite the promising results for Magyar's party, 52 per cent of respondents believe that Orban's government will maintain power after the 2026 elections. Only 35 per cent anticipate his defeat.
The Publicus Institute conducted a survey with an expanded group of 3,060 respondents, reducing the margin of error to 1.8 per cent. Typically, surveys include around a thousand people, making this result more precise.
The survey results suggest that despite increasing support for the opposition, there is still scepticism regarding their ability to seize power. The political climate in Hungary remains dynamic, and the opposition's future is uncertain.
