The survey, taken between January 6 and 9, before the opposition parties came up with a joint election list, showed that the ruling Fidesz party was favoured by 37% of all respondents, while parties of the Left stood at 21% all together. Within the latter group, the Socialists were supported by 10%, E-PM by 7%, and the Democratic Coalition (DK) by 4%.

Among decided voters, Fidesz enjoyed a 46% support, while 25% said they would vote Left if the election were to be held next weekend (10% for the Socialists, 9 % for Bajnai’s E-PM and 6% for Gyurcsány’s DK) . The small opposition LMP has been below the parliamentary threshold of 5%. Voter turnout would be 64%.

In a Századvég poll, the electoral coalition on the left was seen increasing its voter support by one percent only after setting up a joint list, as compared to running on individual lists.

The radical nationalist Jobbik party also increased its support in January.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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