12.04.2026 23:00
The general elections held in Hungary opened the door to a historic change in the country's politics. Viktor Orban, who has been in power for about 16 years, accepted defeat after the first results and congratulated his opponent Peter Magyar. Magyar also wrote on his social media account, "Thank you, Hungary."
In the general elections held in Hungary, Viktor Orban, who has been in power for 16 years, accepted defeat. Orban congratulated opposition leader Peter Magyar after the election results.
TISZA LEADS BY A WIDE MARGIN IN INITIAL RESULTS
According to the data from the National Election Office of Hungary (NVI), approximately half of the ballots have been opened. According to the first results, the Tisza Party is leading with 52% of the votes, while Orban's Fidesz remains at 39%.
After the initial results, Magyar wrote on Facebook, "Thank you, Hungary." The German magazine Spiegel also reported that Orban congratulated Magyar on his victory.
In the 199-seat parliament, Tisza is expected to win 136 seats, achieving a two-thirds majority. Fidesz is projected to secure 56 seats, while the Mi Hazank party is expected to enter the parliament with 7 seats.
RECORD TURNOUT CAUGHT ATTENTION
The voter turnout rate also reached a record level. The voting process, which started at 06:00 local time, ended at 19:00, with a turnout rate of 77.8% announced as of 18:30.
The number of voters registered to vote at foreign representations exceeded 90,000, reaching the highest level, while the number of those voting remotely was approximately 224,000. Voters cast their ballots at more than 10,000 centers across the country.
CRITICAL ELECTION FOR EUROPE
The election results are expected to have significant implications not only for Hungary's domestic politics but also for the balance of the European Union. Orban's loss, known for his hard stance against EU policies for a long time, could open the door to a new era in European politics.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT CAUGHT ATTENTION
During the election process, Orban also received international support. Notably, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin had supported Orban. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance visited Hungary before the Middle East negotiations, clearly demonstrating the U.S. support. Before Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio had also visited Orban.
Two days ago, U.S. President Trump openly intervened in the elections by writing on his social media accounts, "Vote for Viktor Orban."