Tisza's Rising Tide: Challenge to Orban's Rule

Hungary's Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, leads in polls with a 15-point advantage over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party. Facing economic issues, Orban's 15-year rule is challenged as the next election looms. Tisza's popularity, particularly among younger voters, increases expectations of an electoral win.

Hungary's political landscape could be on the cusp of a significant shift as the Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar, establishes a commanding 15-point lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz among decided voters, according to a new poll by Median.

Orban's administration, already grappling with economic stagnation and soaring inflation rates, now faces mounting pressure from Tisza, a center-right party poised to become the primary political contender in the upcoming election. Founded just last year, Tisza has garnered 51% support compared to Fidesz's 36%, as reported by news outlet HVG.

Particularly popular with voters under 40, the Tisza party's rise contrasts with the older demographic's leanings towards Fidesz. With a prediction of electoral victory gaining traction among the public, the stakes are high for Orban, who is banking on tax cuts to regain favor.

(With inputs from agencies.)