By law, the election must be called 70-90 days in advance and held on a Sunday in April or May, excluding public holidays, Easter, and Pentecost.

The earliest possible date this year is April 12, one week after Easter. If that is to be the date, Sulyok could announce the decision between January 12 and February 1.

Presidents traditionally choose the first available Sunday, but political scientist Andrea Szabó has suggested that Sulyok might not opt for the earliest date.

She told Telex that Fidesz may want additional time to roll out campaign measures and wait for their impact.

An April 12 election would signal confidence within Fidesz, while a later date could indicate a need for more preparation.

The latest possible election date under the law is May 31, in which case Sulyok would have until early or late March to call the vote.

The official campaign period begins 50 days before election day, marking the start of poster placement and candidate nomination.

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