Thousands of opposition leader's supporters gather in Budapest Peter Magyar rallied against the prime minister's policy Viktor Orban. Protesters filled Andrassy Avenue, stretching for more than a kilometre. At the same time, Orban's supporters gathered near the parliament.
Mass rallies in the centre of Budapest
Thousands of people took to the streets of Budapest to protest against the current government. Supporters of opposition leader Péter Magyar formed a column of more than a kilometre along Andrassy Avenue.
According to Bloomberg, The opposition rally was one of the largest in recent years. The rally took place on the eve of the election campaign in Hungary.
Orban's supporters and the political split
In parallel to the opposition rally, supporters of Prime Minister Viktor Orban gathered near the parliament building. The event was dedicated to the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.
The two rallies reflected the deep political divisions in Hungarian society. Participants in both rallies expressed support for their political leaders.
- Orbán's supporters held a rally near the parliament.
- The rallies took place on the same day in the centre of the capital.
Polls: the opposition's advantage
According to a poll released before the rallies, Peter Magyar's Tysa party has about a 20% advantage among undecided voters. This calls into question the dominance of Orban's political force.
The results of the survey show that support for the opposition in Hungary is growing. The elections could be a key moment for the country's political future.
- The Tisa party is ahead of Orban's political force in 20%.
- The survey covered voters who had already made up their minds.
Context.
The rallies took place against the backdrop of an escalating political struggle in Hungary. Elections in the country are scheduled for 2026.
The growing popularity of the opposition may affect the alignment of political forces. Orban has been in power since 2010.
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