According to preliminary results, in Hungary turnout was 56%, a record for the Europeans. While Fidesz has dominated Hungarian politics since 2010, many voters are deeply dissatisfied with the government. A deep economic crisis and a recent series of scandals involving politicians from Fidesz they have shaken the party that prides itself on supporting family values and Christian conservatism. These factors have led to the emergence of one of the most formidable challengers Orban has ever faced, Peter Magyar. This lawyer broke ranks with Orban’s party in February and in a few months built the strongest opposition party, Tisza, i.e. “Respect and Freedom”. With 31% of the votes, this movement won seven delegates to the European Parliament.
Magyar intends to use these elections as a push to defeat Orban in 2026. The 43-year-old lawyer accuses the government of widespread corruption and denounces that Fidesz he would use a “propaganda machine” to sow deep social divisions. His words have struck a chord with many Hungarians who want change.
The far-right party Our homeland in the meantime he obtained 6% and will send an MEP to Brussels for the first time. Hungary will take over the rotating six-month presidency of the EU in July.
