According to Politico magazine, the elections in Hungary in 2026 are of the greatest importance for the entire EU, as the opposition party TISZA is leading in the polls and its success could break Viktor Orbán’s dominance. The expected result can fundamentally affect the country’s relations with the European Union.
The election in 2026 was marked by Politico magazine as the most important within the EU. The opposition challenger, the TISZA party, is dominating the polls, and its success could change Hungary’s political scene dominated by Viktor Orbán.
- Politico called the 2026 election the most important in the EU.
- The opposition party TISZA leads Orbán in the polls.
- Orbán controls the media market and favors his party.
- Brussels supports opposition candidate Péter Magyar.
- A possible change of government does not mean quick reforms of the system.
Orbán’s influence and the electoral system
According to Politico, the election will be seen as a referendum on the “illiberal democracy” of Viktor Orbán, who faces the opposition in a demanding electoral system designed to favor the ruling party. His government controls 80 percent of the media market, and setting voting rules puts a certain part of Hungarians at a disadvantage.
The future of Hungary and the EU
Brussels expressed its support for opposition candidate Péter Magyar, expecting closer cooperation with the European Union. Although Magyar is not clearly committed to the EU, his stance may be a decisive aspect for Hungary’s future.
Experts point out that even a possible change of government will not bring radical reforms, as the legislative system created by Fidesz requires a two-thirds majority to modify it.
