Hungary's Election Battle: Tisza Party Challenges Orban's Reign

In a significant shift, Hungary's center-right Tisza party has surged ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party in pre-election opinion polls, as voters prepare for the April 12 election. According to two separate studies, the nationalist Orban faces his most formidable political challenge in 16 years.

Research from Zavecz, conducted in late February, indicated Tisza had expanded its lead among decided voters. With 50% backing Tisza and only 38% for Fidesz, the data reflects mounting support for Tisza's agenda, which includes reducing corruption and securing frozen EU funds.

Additionally, the polls highlighted the rise of the far-right Our Homeland party, which has secured enough support to potentially enter parliament. Despite the current momentum, nearly a fifth of voters remain undecided, leaving the outcome of Hungary's election uncertain.