Hungary to hold parliamentary elections on April 12

President Tamás Szujók has officially announced that Hungary’s parliamentary elections will be held on April 12, 2026.

Speaking on his Facebook page on January 13, Szujók said he had set the date in accordance with the Hungarian constitution, Caliber.Az reports.

“One of the fundamental pillars of democracy is the right to make a free choice. I urge everyone to exercise it,” he wrote.

The upcoming elections could pose a significant test for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has dominated Hungarian politics for nearly two decades.

Recent polls suggest the opposition Tisa party, led by Péter Mádiar, is currently ahead with 49% support, well above Orbán’s Fidesz party, which is polling at 37%.

Political analysts say the results may signal a shift in Hungary’s political landscape, with the opposition gaining ground after years of Fidesz dominance.

By Aghakazim Guliyev