Overview
- Viktor Orban said he will continue targeting what he called "pseudo-civil" groups as well as "bought" journalists, judges and politicians, declaring his work is not yet half done.
- Multiple reports say Fidesz trails Peter Magyar’s Tisza-Party in opinion polls, marking one of Orban’s toughest tests since returning to power in 2010.
- Orban portrayed Tisza as a creation of Brussels and warned an opposition victory would take money from Hungarian families, while urging the removal of foreign influence from Hungary.
- He welcomed public support from U.S. President Donald Trump last week and argued that Trump’s stance against a global liberal network has improved his chances.
- Magyar, a former Fidesz insider, campaigns on fighting corruption, improving public services such as healthcare, and aligning Hungary more clearly with the EU and NATO.