Hungary ended the electoral process this Sunday (April 12, 2026) with the highest voter turnout in history. According to the agency Euronewsaround 78% of Hungarians attended the voting stations to define the new correlation of forces in the country’s Parliament.
Viktor Orbán, who has led the Hungarian government for 16 years, declared satisfaction with the high participation in the electoral process while voting in Budapest. “I came to win”he declared.
Hungary faces a fierce electoral process, with chances of a victory for opposition leader Péter Magyar, from the Tisza party. They are also running (DK, left), (moment, center), (Mi Hazánk, right), Imre Komjáthi (MSZP, right), Béla Adorján (Jobbik, right) and (LMP, left).
According to a projection made by the Medián institute, Péter Magyar’s opposition party Tisza would have 55.5% of the votes, compared to 37.9% for Orbán’s Fidesz. The far-right party Mi Hazánk appears with 3.9%.
For the first time since returning to power in 2010, Orbán faces a competitive contest. The main opponent is Péter Magyar, a former ally who broke with the government and is now leading a candidacy with an anti-corruption speech and a promise of rapprochement with Brussels. Research compiled by the agency indicate an advantage for the opposition, but the high number of undecided voters keeps the scenario uncertain.
Internal wear drives opposition
Magyar’s advance reflects the government’s wear and tear after years of economic difficulties. Hungary faces a period of stagnation, with rising costs of living, pressure on wages and public services under criticism.
In 2025, wages grew by around 9.1%, but purchasing power rose by only 4.4%, and a significant portion of workers lost income in practice due to inflation. You are from KSH (Hungarian Central Statistical Office).
Public accounts are also under pressure, according to data from (European Union). The government deficit is expected to remain high, exceeding 5% in 2026, while debt continues to rise. At the same time, investment and industry show signs of weakness, with a drop in production and less dynamism in exports.
