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Hungary’s Opposition Leader Pledges EU Fund Revival and Referendum on Ukraine Membership

Peter Magyar vows to restore Hungary’s Western alliances and hold a binding referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership as his party overtakes Viktor Orbán's Fidesz in polls.

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA Party, reacts after delivering his speech marking the culmination of party's nationwide campaign tour in Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Magyar said more than 1.1 million people, from a population of 9.6 million, had answered the survey questions
Magyar promised a legally binding referendum on EU membership for Ukraine if elected

Overview

  • Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza Party, promises to unlock billions in suspended EU funds to boost the struggling economy if elected in next year’s elections.
  • Magyar commits to restoring Hungary’s standing in NATO and the EU, countering Viktor Orbán’s isolationist policies and strained relations with Western allies.
  • The opposition leader plans a binding referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership, addressing a divisive issue within Hungarian society.
  • Recent opinion polls show Magyar’s Tisza Party surpassing Orbán’s Fidesz, marking the strongest challenge to Orbán’s 15-year rule.
  • Political tensions escalate as clashes between supporters of both camps are reported, highlighting the deepening divide ahead of the 2026 elections.