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Foresight | Stalemate in Hungarian Politics: An opposition unable to break through, and a ruling party whose “enemy-creating, denial-driven” narrative no longer resonates with the public

With six months to go until the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections, the political landscape is entering a decisive period. The emerging conservative Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, continues to challenge the long-standing rule of Viktor Orbán and Fidesz, maintaining strong polling numbers. While Tisza has been effective in shaping the political agenda, Fidesz is attempting to counter with an intensified media strategy and its traditional “enemy-focused” narrative. Support for both sides appears to be stabilizing, leaving the outcome uncertain as the campaign accelerates ahead of April’s vote. The article was written by Yusuke Ishikawa, a non-resident fellow at EUROPEUM.

In the Media

15. November 2025

“Although Tisza benefits from public frustration with the long-ruling government, Fidesz still commands immense institutional and media resources. The upcoming election remains wide open, hinging on which side can convincingly break from well-worn political routines.”

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