Most Magyar voters against Hungary aiding Ukraine, split on Kyiv's EU bid, poll shows
A poll shows Peter Magyar’s Tisza party voters overwhelmingly oppose Hungary aiding Ukraine militarily or financially, with 57% against military aid and 14% net opposition to financial support. Nationally, only 12% of Hungarians back military aid, while Magyar’s government plans no policy shift on arms but hints at easing EU accession talks for Ukraine, pending minority rights concessions and a future referendum.
A survey by Stratega Research and Mandate Research, conducted April 17–27, reveals deep skepticism among supporters of Peter Magyar’s Tisza party toward Hungary’s involvement in Ukraine. Only 23% of Tisza voters support sending military aid, while 57% oppose it, and 43% back financial aid compared to 57% opposition. Nationally, just 12% of Hungarians favor military assistance, with 24% supporting financial aid. Magyar’s party, set to replace Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz after the April 12 elections, has ruled out changing the military aid stance but expects improved relations with Kyiv. The poll shows 41% of Tisza voters support unblocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks, though 43% oppose it, while nationally, 27% back talks resumption versus 54% opposition. Orbán’s 16-year tenure saw Hungary block EU aid for Ukraine, using veto rights to halt accession negotiations. Magyar’s government may lift some restrictions but insists Ukraine must complete the full EU process before a Hungarian referendum on membership. He also demands expanded rights for Ukraine’s Hungarian minority before advancing talks. On energy, Tisza voters are split: 38% want to end Russian imports by 2035, while 39% oppose it. The party plans to review the Russian-led Paks II nuclear plant project, part of Orbán’s expanded reliance on Russian energy. Magyar’s election has raised hopes in Brussels and Kyiv for progress, though no fast-tracking is expected.
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