Hungary's Political Shift; Magyar's Victory Speech: People Reclaim Homeland and Say Yes to Europe
In Hungary's general election, newcomer Peter Magyar's 'Respect and Freedom Party' secured a majority, defeating Viktor Orbán's 'Fidesz' party. Magyar declared the people had reclaimed their homeland and said 'Yes' to Europe.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 09:05
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Viktor Orbán's Fidesz, which had been in power for 16 years, received 37.8% of the vote, securing 55 seats.
According to nearly complete vote counts, this election saw a record-high voter turnout of 79.50%.
After the election, Magyar told cheering supporters in Budapest: "We did it... we overthrew the Orbán regime together."
He said voters "liberated Hungary, reclaimed our homeland," and called the victory a "miracle" for the Central European country of 9.5 million people.
The 45-year-old political newcomer, who previously served within the government but has limited political experience, told supporters: "Today, the people of Hungary said Yes to Europe."
He promised to "restore checks and balances... guarantee the democratic functioning of the country," and put Hungary "back on track." He admitted it was a "daunting" task and called for national unity, emphasizing that the victory belongs to "all Hungarians."
Orbán told the media: "Although the election results are not yet final, they are very clear and easy to understand; for us, such a result is heartbreaking, but also without suspense."
He said: "We were not given the responsibility and opportunity to govern. I have already congratulated the winning party." (Editor: Tsai Chia-Min) 1150413
FAQ
What were the official election results in Hungary according to the Agence France-Presse report?
Peter Magyar's Respect and Freedom Party (Tisza) won 138 out of 199 parliamentary seats with 53.6% of the vote, while Viktor Orbán's Fidesz secured 55 seats with 37.8% of the vote.
What was the voter turnout for this Hungarian election, and how does it compare to previous elections?
This election saw a record-high voter turnout of 79.50%, according to nearly complete vote counts.
What did Peter Magyar state in his victory speech regarding the election outcome?
Magyar declared that the people had "overthrew the Orbán regime together," "liberated Hungary, reclaimed our homeland," and that the victory was a "miracle."
What are Peter Magyar's key promises for Hungary's future governance?
Magyar promised to "restore checks and balances," "guarantee the democratic functioning of the country," and put Hungary "back on track."
How did Viktor Orbán react to the election results, and what did he say about his party's future?
Orbán acknowledged the clear election results as "heartbreaking" and stated that his party was "not given the responsibility and opportunity to govern," having already congratulated the winning party.