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Two-Thirds of Hungarians Want Orbán Prosecuted, Poll Shows
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Two-Thirds of Hungarians Want Orbán Prosecuted, Poll Shows

From SME · (11m ago) Slovak Critical tone

Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A new poll indicates that two-thirds of Hungarians want former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to face legal accountability.
  • The survey also shows that Orbán's Fidesz party would receive only 21% of the vote in new elections, while the Tisza party would secure 61%.
  • Péter Magyar, leader of Tisza, is viewed as a suitable prime minister by 72% of respondents, reflecting a significant shift in political sentiment.

Recent polling data reveals a dramatic shift in Hungarian public opinion, signaling widespread dissatisfaction with the long-standing leadership of Viktor Orbán. The survey, conducted by the Median institute, suggests that a significant majority of Hungarians desire legal repercussions for the former prime minister, indicating a strong call for accountability after years of Fidesz rule.

Up to two-thirds of Hungarians wish for former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to be held accountable in court.

— Median pollThe survey's findings on the public's desire for legal action against Viktor Orbán.

The poll's findings are particularly stark when projecting potential election outcomes. The data indicates that if new parliamentary elections were held, the Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, would achieve a landslide victory with 61% of the vote. In contrast, Orbán's Fidesz party would see its support plummet to a mere 21%. This stark contrast underscores the growing momentum behind Tisza and the declining public trust in the current government.

Tisza would win 61 percent of the vote in the event of new elections.

— Median pollProjected election results based on the survey.

Furthermore, the survey highlights Péter Magyar's strong appeal as a potential leader. A remarkable 72% of respondents consider him a suitable candidate for prime minister, a testament to his rising influence in Hungarian politics. The overall positive sentiment towards the country's direction, with 63% expressing optimism, suggests a public eager for change and a new political era. This sentiment is a direct reflection of the significant disillusionment with Orbán's tenure, as 59% of those polled expressed dissatisfaction with his performance.

72 percent of respondents identified Tisza chairman Péter Magyar as a suitable prime minister.

— Median pollPublic perception of Péter Magyar's suitability for the prime ministerial role.
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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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