Magyar, last month, unleashed incendiary comments about the inner workings of Hungary’s government.

In his speech, the former Fidesz ally stressed the importance of working together with Brussels.

“We will take back our country, our symbols, our expressions, and we will build together a modern, European Hungary where everyone is equal and where the words of every Hungarian count,” said Magyar.

According to data by pollster Median, published by the news weekly HVG this week, 68% of voters have heard of Magyar’s entry into the political field, and 13% of those said they were likely to support his party.

March 15th commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Massive opposition rally in downtown Budapest, for a new, independent, anti-corruption, pro-democracy movement led my former Fidesz insider Péter Magyar, who has thrown off the yoke of the Orban kleptocracy. Stay tuned. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/Q96sUhyJVe

— Tibor M. Kalman (@kalmantibs) March 15, 2024

Earlier on Friday, Orbán gave a speech at the rally celebrating Hungary’s national day, where he said he was ready to march to Brussels and “occupy” the heart of the EU ahead of European Parliament elections.

Orbán, a nationalist who has been in power for 14 years, is hoping his Fidesz party will gain from a rise in far-right support across Europe as he prepares to take over the European Union’s rotating presidency for the second half of the year.