Orban’s Fidesz falls behind in polls as pro-European rival gains ground

Support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz party has dropped to 28%, trailing the opposition Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA), which leads with 35%, according to a new IDEA poll.

A handout photo made available by the Hungarian Prime Minister's General Department of Communication shows Prime Minister and leader of Fidesz - Hungarian Civic Alliance, Viktor Orban (R), speaking during an interview with news anchor Eva Andor (L) during an anti-war rally organized by the Digital Civic Circles in Mohacs, Hungary, 13 December 2025.

Photo: EPA/ZOLTAN FISCHER/HUNGARIAN PM'S GENERAL DEPT OF COMMS HANDOUT

The survey asked Hungarians how they would vote if parliamentary elections were held this Sunday.

TISZA, a center-right, pro-European party led by Orban’s rival Peter Magyar, is currently the front-runner.

Among decided voters, TISZA garners 47% support, compared to 39% for Fidesz. Only the Democratic Coalition, with 5% support, would meet the threshold for entering parliament.

The poll also found that 26% of respondents remain undecided.

The findings reflect a tightening race ahead of Hungary’s next scheduled parliamentary elections in April 2026. A December survey by the 21 Research Center similarly showed Fidesz narrowing the gap with TISZA, though still trailing by 8 percentage points.

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Source: Onet