Fidesz–KDNP Maintains Solid Lead Over Tisza Party

According to a new survey by the Center for Fundamental Rights, the ruling Fidesz-KDNP lead has become entrenched. Based on data collected in January, 49 percent of voters would back the governing alliance, while 41 percent would vote for the Tisza Party if an election were held this weekend. Apart from them, only Our Homeland would enter parliament, while the Democratic Coalition and the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party remain stuck at 2 percent.

Illustration (Photo: MTI/Zoltan Balogh)

By contrast, Peter Magyar and his Tisza Party have projected uncertainty—statements such as “we cannot say everything or we would fail”—and have embraced the implementation of Brussels’ mainstream decisions as part of their platform. This includes proposals such as a multi-rate personal income tax, cuts to family benefits, and plans to privatize the pension system. A growing share of voters clearly view this agenda as a danger.

Based on the January data, 

aside from the two leading parties, only Our Homeland (MHM) would enter parliament, 

supported by 6 percent of committed voters. Once again, the Hungarian Two-Tailed Dog Party (MKKP)(2 percent) and the Democratic Coalition (DK)(2 percent) would fail to cross the parliamentary threshold.

Methodology
The Center for Fundamental Rights conducted its public opinion surveys between October 13–16, 2025; November 10–13; December 15–18; and January 5–8, 2026, using telephone interviews and the CATI method. Each sample included 1,000 respondents and was representative of the population aged 18 and over. Sampling fluctuations were weighted by gender, age, region, settlement type, and education level based on data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. In cases where all respondents answered a given question, the estimates have a 95 percent confidence level with a maximum margin of error of ±3.16 percentage points.

Cover photo: Illustration (Photo: MTI/Zoltan Balogh)