New poll reveals looming devastating defeat for PM Orbán as drone footage unveils his family’s extraordinary wealth
The 2026 election in Hungary could become a de facto referendum on PM Viktor Orbán and his administration, as recent polls indicate a significant disadvantage for the ruling party and unprecedented voter turnout. Meanwhile, new drone footage has emerged showing the controversial estate in Hatvanpuszta owned by Orbán’s 84-year-old father—a site critics say epitomizes the luxury and excess of Hungary’s Orbán-close political elite.
New drone footage of Hatvanpuszta estate released
Telex released a drone video earlier today showing the Orbán family’s Hatvanpuszta property, leaving viewers to decide for themselves whether it’s merely an agricultural site, as claimed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Minister Gergely Gulyás, or something more. The video, already with over 150,000 views, is narrated in an effort to clarify the estate’s true purpose.
The basis for the coverage stems from a post shared by non-aligned MP Ákos Hadházy, who published energy certifications for three of the estate’s four new buildings (downloaded from a public database). One of these buildings, an L-shaped structure, is officially classified as a residential property. Hadházy claims to have seen interior footage showing hallways and rooms branching off them. However, he was unable to present the images to the public because the person who took them fears reprisals.
Luxury library, restaurant, industrial refrigeration
According to Hadházy, one building—classified under the vague label of “miscellaneous”—houses the so-called “luxury library” (you can view images HERE, if you’re a subscriber of hvg360). Another building, labeled for “industrial use and storage,” reportedly includes a massive kitchen, a dining hall, and community spaces with subterranean cold storage rooms. The fourth building couldn’t be found in the database; that structure was already used as a residence when Orbán’s father bought the property in 2010.
Hadházy also pointed out that energy certifications are only required for residential buildings, not agricultural facilities. This, he argues, disproves the government’s claims that the estate serves merely economical purposes. He added that the site’s historic stables were demolished to make way for the new buildings.
The Telex video narration notes that aside from a vegetable garden, there’s little evidence of actual farming. On the other hand, greenhouses, manicured gardens, an underground parking garage, and water reservoirs are all clearly visible. Even a neighboring property owned by Lőrinc Mészáros—Hungary’s wealthiest individual thanks largely to government contracts—features zebras, despite Orbán’s previous claim that zebras are found only in zoos.
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Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, recently vowed that if his party comes to power, the newly formed so-called “National Asset Recovery and Protection Agency” will review the financial history of all government members dating back 20 years. He promised to collect all relevant documents and hear testimony from contractors and workers. The investigation would start with the Orbán family and the Hatvanpuszta estate, which he estimates cost HUF 13 billion (EUR 32 million) to create.
A recent report by Válasz Online also revealed that Orbán’s son-in-law, István Tiborcz, is even wealthier than previously thought—potentially ranking third among Hungary’s richest people.
New poll suggests 2026 could be referendum on Orbán
A survey conducted by Publicus Institute for Népszava suggests record-breaking voter turnout of 86% if elections were held this Sunday. This would surpass the 74% turnout in the second round of the 2002 election—the highest since 1990, the fall of communism. Among committed voters, the Tisza Party holds a 46% lead over Fidesz, which trails with 36%. Publicus says this marks an increase in Tisza’s lead compared to June. Only Democratic Coalition (8%) and Mi Hazánk (6%) are projected to surpass the 5% parliamentary threshold.
Publicus also found that two-thirds of Hungarians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, although that figure marks a slight improvement from previous surveys. That is the only good news concerning Orbán and his Fidesz party.
51% of respondents would be happy to see Fidesz lose power, compared to 30% who want Orbán to remain. Even among undecided voters, those favouring a change in government outnumber Orbán supporters by more than two to one. Overall, 42% predict a Fidesz defeat in 2026, while only 34% believe Orbán will win again.
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