New Hungarian PM’s voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds
Summary
Péter Magyar’s party won a big election in Hungary, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Most voters want Magyar’s new government to act on climate change and protect LGBTQ+ rights. However, voters are divided on issues like support for Ukraine and dependence on Russian energy.Key Facts
- Péter Magyar’s opposition Tisza party won a supermajority in Hungary’s recent election.
- Over 75% of Tisza voters want stronger government action on climate change.
- About 70% want the government to protect LGBTQ+ rights, which faced rollbacks under Orbán.
- Magyar has a conservative background and avoided clear statements on progressive issues during the campaign.
- Support for helping Ukraine financially or militarily is low among voters.
- More than half of those surveyed oppose stopping Hungarian energy imports from Russia.
- Voters seek domestic change but are divided on EU-related geopolitical issues.
- The EU wants to improve relations and unlock frozen funds but must balance pressure on Hungary’s new government.
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