The parties are trying to present the referendum according to their priorities. Whatever the result, major political shift is not expected in the short term.

Parties are preparing their campaign for the referendum on 9 March. The result will alter the strategies of the government and the opposition as well.

The Political Risk of Hungary and the region has increased in the previous months because of the actions of the Hungarian Guard (Magyar Gárda).

Ferenc Gyurcsány’s position as the head of the government and MSZP has improved. SZDSZ has also strengthened, which could make it a possible ally to FIDESZ in seeking early elections.