The Socialists are second on 17%, followed by Jobbik with 10%, Politics Can Be Different (LMP) on 5% and other parties with 2%. Around 27% of the 1,200 respondents said they have no favourite party.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is Hungary’s most popular politician, followed by President Pal Schmitt and Fidesz executive deputy chairman Lajos Kosa.

Hungary’s least popular politicians are Jobbik chairman Gabor Vona, followed by former Socialist defence minister Imre Szekeres, ex-Socialist Party chairwoman Ildiko Lendvai and outgoing Budapest mayor Gabor Demszky."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock.

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