Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected
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By Marton Monus
Published on April 6, 2026.
Young voters in Hungary are expressing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Orban, with some expressing threats to leave if he is re-elected. This dissatisfaction stems from a lack of prospects in Hungary, one of the poorest members of the bloc. Full-time university students are a key demographic, suggesting they could lift a party above the 5% parliamentary threshold. Orban has scrapped income tax for under-25s and launched a 3% subsidised mortgage loan scheme to help first-time buyers get on the housing ladder under his rule. However, some young people are concerned about the state of public services, corruption, and Orban's control of traditional media.
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