Fidesz vows peaceful resistance to new Hungarian regime, cites 58% public backing

The national presidency and parliamentary group of Fidesz issued a formal "Ellenállási Nyilatkozat" (declaration of resistance). The party declares the political system established after the 2026 elections and the 17th amendment to the Basic Law illegitimate, claiming it has eliminated democratic checks, removed the president of the Republic and the head of the Constitutional Court, and ushered in a new era of authoritarianism. Fidesz says it will not participate in the election of officials appointed to replace removed office‑holders and will use every peaceful means, both inside and outside parliament, to restore the democratic rule of law. The statement promises to assist victims of the new regime, document violations by the "Tisza Party" government, and provide redress once democratic institutions are reinstated.

Alongside the declaration, a Závecz Research poll released in July showed that Fidesz‑KDNP enjoys 58 % support among the adult population, up from 57 % a month earlier. The opposition Tisza Party commands roughly 4.5 million supporters, while its allies hold much smaller shares. The poll also indicated that 64 % of Hungarians believe the country is moving in the right direction, though only 9 % of Fidesz supporters view current developments favorably.

Fidesz’s leadership, including newly presented faction head Bóka János, framed the resistance as a collective national effort to reclaim a "free, safe, and peaceful" life for Hungarians.