7 months ago
Hungary's Opposition Maintains Poll Lead
In Hungary, the opposition party Tisza is leading in the polls ahead of the upcoming election on April 12.
They have a 10 percentage point lead over the ruling party Fidesz, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Tisza is popular among younger voters and those with higher education, while Fidesz has more support among older voters and those with primary education only.
The election is important for Europe, as Orban's policies have often clashed with the EU.
Tisza plans to fight corruption and use EU funds to help the economy if they win.
Tisza party leads Fidesz by 10 percentage points in the latest poll.
Tisza has 49% support among decided voters, up from 47% in November.
Fidesz has 39% support among decided voters, up from 38% in November.
Tisza is more popular among voters under 39, while Fidesz leads among voters over 59.
The election is seen as crucial for Europe's political landscape.
- Who
- Hungary's opposition Tisza party and Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party
- What
- A parliamentary election is upcoming, with Tisza maintaining a lead over Fidesz
- Where
- Hungary
- When
- The election is scheduled for April 12
- Why
- Tisza promises to curb corruption, unlock EU funds, and anchor Hungary in the EU
Key facts
- Opposition Party
- Tisza
- Ruling Party
- Fidesz
- Prime Minister
- Viktor Orban
- Election Date
- April 12
- Polling Period
- January 19-24
- Pollster
- Zavecz Research
- Tisza Support (Decided Voters)
- 49%
- Fidesz Support (Decided Voters)
- 39%
