Hungary will hold a parliamentary election on 12 April 2026, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban facing his most serious challenge since taking power in 2010.
President Tamas Sulyok confirmed the date, as Orban seeks re-election amid economic strain and shifting voter sentiment.
Key developments:
• Orban leads the nationalist Fidesz party and promotes Hungary as an “illiberal democracy,” frequently clashing with the European Union over media freedom, migration and LGBTQ rights.
• He maintains ties with Russia and aligns politically with U.S. President Donald Trump, positioning himself against Brussels.
• Challenger Peter Magyar, leader of the centre-right Tisza Party, has surged since 2024 and currently leads in opinion polls.
• A December Publicus poll showed Tisza at 48% among decided voters versus Fidesz on 40%.
Magyar has pledged to strengthen Hungary’s role in the EU and NATO, restore investor confidence, and unlock frozen EU funds by tackling corruption.
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