Voting in Hungary's parliamentary elections began on the morning of April 12. Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted that he was counting on a "triumphant day," but all opinion polls indicate that his rival, Peter Magyar, and his political force will win.
Points of attention
- Magyar's promises include introducing a wealth tax for billionaires, investigating Kremlin's influence, and holding accountable government officials, challenging the current leadership's policies.
- Stay informed with the latest developments and analyses on the Hungary parliamentary elections as the voting process unfolds, revealing the political landscape of the country.
Elections in Hungary — how the situation is developing in the country
Polling stations began their work at 06:00 in more than 10 thousand locations across the country — they will close at 19:00.
According to the latest data, about 7.5 million citizens of the country intend to vote.
Viktor Orban believes that April 12 will be a "triumphal day" for his political party, Fidesz.
What is important to understand is that Orban's Fidesz party and Peter Magyar's opposition party Tysa have already held their election rallies.
Magyar once again publicly promised to introduce a wealth tax for billionaires, open a dossier on secret agents, and investigate the Kremlin's influence on the country's government.
Moreover, the opposition wants to launch an investigation against the head of Hungarian diplomacy, Péter Szijjártó.
Recent polls indicate that the opposition Tisza party of Peter Magyar is ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz by 9, 11 and 13 percentage points in various categories.
