What are the possible effects of Zelensky's threat on the elections in Hungary?
When are the parliamentary elections scheduled in Hungary?
What scenarios is the Hungarian government considering?
What are the results of the latest polls in Hungary?
According to Dr. Hab. Dominika Hejja from UW Orban may now want to use this case to postpone the date of the parliamentary elections in Hungary scheduled for April 12. Fidesz, led by the Prime Minister of Hungary, took the army to the streets, and the pretext was a “possible attack from Ukraine.”
Hungarian elections at risk? “Either result or state of emergency”
— There is an army on Hungarian streets because Viktor Orban said that Ukraine may attack the energy infrastructure. It's absurd, but it's the army. The terrorist level has already been raised by two, so there are also anti-terrorists – said a political scientist specializing in Hungarian issues on Polsat News.
“Either a result or a state of emergency,” added the expert. In his opinion, the Hungarian government may consider different scenarios depending on how the situation develops. As he explained, if the parliament decided to introduce a state of emergency, the elections could be postponed first by 150 days, and then the state of emergency could be extended every 90 days.
The latest polls indicate that Fidesz may lose power in Hungary after many years. Many of them point to the significant advantage of the opposition TISHA party, led by Peter Magyar. According to Republikon Intezet, this party can count on 47 percent. support, while Fidesz on 39 percent. The Politico ranking also shows 48 percent. for TISZA and 39 percent for Fidesz.
