The rallies have become an indicator of public support for key political forces a month before the vote. Prime Minister Orban spoke at the "March for Peace" in front of the parliament building, urging voters to actively participate in the elections, which he described as "historic." He also emphasized the importance of improving the results of his party, "FIDESZ - Hungarian Civic Alliance," compared to the elections held in 2022.
Orban stressed that the upcoming elections will be "a choice between war and peace," and accused the opposition of trying to drag the country into the conflict in Ukraine, adding that his government will defend Hungary's sovereignty from pressure from Brussels.
Orban's supporters held placards with slogans such as "We will not be a Ukrainian colony" and "Stop the war," as well as images of Volodymyr Zelensky and the opposition leader.
In Heroes' Square, the leader of the opposition party "Respect and Freedom" (TISZA) and Member of the European Parliament Peter Madjar held his rally, calling the government's propaganda "ridiculous" and emphasizing that Hungary must remain part of the European Union and NATO. Madjar also condemned Orban's actions as an attempt to restrict the country's freedom and pointed to possible interference by Russian entities in the electoral process.
The parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for April 12, and according to several polls, the TISZA party currently has an advantage over the ruling party. European media emphasize that these elections could pose a serious challenge for Orban since his return to power in 2010.
