Summary
Hungary's opposition party, Tisza, is projected to have won the parliamentary elections, defeating the Fidesz party led by longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Opposition leader Peter Magyar's party received a projected 52.49% of the vote, compared to Orban's 38.83%. World leaders, including those from Germany, France, Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, and the European Union, congratulated Magyar on his victory.
Key Facts
- Tisza, Hungary's opposition party, is projected to win the parliamentary elections.
- The opposition leader, Peter Magyar, received approximately 52.49% of the votes.
- Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, obtained about 38.83% of the votes.
- Orban conceded defeat and congratulated Magyar on the win.
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Magyar.
- Norway's Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Magyar's win for Europe.
- Lithuania's President called it a significant achievement for Hungary and Europe.
- Estonia's Prime Minister noted the election as a historic choice for Hungary.
- The European Commission President saw Magyar's victory as Hungary choosing the European path.
