Hungarian Parliament Election: Prime Minister Orban concedes 'painful' defeat
In the Hungarian parliamentary election, the center-right Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA), led by Peter Magyar, secured over two-thirds of the seats, surpassing the Fidesz-MPP party led by incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban conceded defeat, calling it "painful but clear," and congratulated the winner. The election saw a high voter turnout, indicating a significant political shift in Hungary.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 05:34
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Agence France-Presse reported that according to official election results, with nearly 67% of votes counted, Peter Magyar's center-right Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA) had already secured 137 seats, exceeding two-thirds of the 199-seat parliament, leading Viktor Orban's nationalist Fidesz-MPP party.
While vote counting was still underway, Orban stated: "Although the election results are not yet final, they are already clear and understandable. For us, this is painful, but also clear."
He added, "We did not gain the responsibility and opportunity to govern the country. I have already congratulated the winning party."
Voting ended at 7 PM local time today. As of 6:30 PM, the voter turnout reached 77.8%, higher than the historical record of 70.5% set in 2002. (Compiled by Ho Hung-ju) 1150413
While vote counting was still underway, Orban stated: "Although the election results are not yet final, they are already clear and understandable. For us, this is painful, but also clear."
He added, "We did not gain the responsibility and opportunity to govern the country. I have already congratulated the winning party."
Voting ended at 7 PM local time today. As of 6:30 PM, the voter turnout reached 77.8%, higher than the historical record of 70.5% set in 2002. (Compiled by Ho Hung-ju) 1150413