World reacts to election defeat for Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM
Author: Edna MohamedPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Hungary
Politics

Hungary’s opposition party Tisza, led by Peter Magyar, is projected to win the parliamentary elections with 52.49% of the vote, while Viktor Orban’s Fidesz takes 38.83%. Orban conceded defeat, stating that the situation was "understandable and clear." Global leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, congratulated Magyar on his victory.
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