Opposition Party Shakes Up Hungarian Politics

For the first time since 2010, Hungary's opposition party outpaced Viktor Orban's Fidesz party in a recent poll. Newcomer Peter Magyar's Tisza party has fueled public discontent with allegations of government corruption. The country's political landscape shifts as the next national election looms in 2026.

In a political landscape that has long been dominated by Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, a recent poll heralds a significant shift. The opposition Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, has overtaken Fidesz among decided voters for the first time since 2010, capturing 42% of support.

Magyar, a newcomer to the political scene, has drawn large crowds with his anti-corruption platform, accusing the government of running a propaganda machine. While Fidesz still leads among the general population, the shift indicates growing voter dissatisfaction with Orban's rule amid economic struggles and allegations of corruption.

The Tisza party's rise comes ahead of a major rally planned in Budapest and follows a controversial statement by an Orban aide regarding Hungary's history with Soviet influence, which has stirred public debate. As Hungary approaches its next national election in 2026, the political dynamics may continue to shift.

(With inputs from agencies.)