Government-Close Pollster Suggests Péter Magyar’s Waning Popularity
The latest Századvég December poll shows that the governing parties have a comfortable lead, while Peter Magyar’s opposition Tisza Party seems to be losing support among potential voters. According to the poll, the Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance is leading with 40 percent support among certain or likely voters, followed by Tisza with 31 percent. The Two-Tailed Dog Party is in third place with 7 percent, and Our Homeland Movement is on 6 percent. Other opposition parties such as the Democratic Coalition, Momentum, and Socialists are below the 5 percent threshold for entering parliament, with 7 percent of voters still undecided.
Among decided voters, the Fidesz-led alliance maintains its lead with 42 percent support, while Tisza follows with 34 percent. The Two-Tailed Dog Party and Our Homeland Movement are both at 7 percent, with the Democratic Coalition at 5 percent and Momentum and Socialists at 3 and 1 percent respectively.
Recent negative incidents involving Peter Magyar have contributed to a decline in his popularity and approval rating. In November, Magyar had a negative approval rating of minus 12 percent, which fell to minus 18 percent in December. This downward trend in Magyar’s standing can be attributed to negative press coverage and controversies surrounding the politician in recent weeks.
Some of the recent headlines involving Peter Magyar include denouncing his ex-girlfriend and expelling her from his party, as well as exposing an alleged government surveillance plot. These incidents have likely impacted Magyar’s image and contributed to his declining approval ratings in the polls.
Overall, the latest poll results suggest that the governing parties are maintaining their lead, while Peter Magyar’s opposition Tisza Party is facing challenges in attracting and retaining voter support. As the Hungarian political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these dynamics play out in the upcoming elections.
