Péter Magyar's socially conservative Tisza Party has won a two-thirds majority in the Hungarian parliament, according to results after just over 98 percent of the votes were counted.
WorldEuropean leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X.
WorldPéter Magyar's socially conservative, right-wing Tisza party has won a clear majority in the Hungarian parliamentary elections. This opens the way for a better relationship between Hungary and the rest of the EU. Not only has the opposition won, it has actually secured a two-thirds majority as well. "That's huge," says Hungary expert Sara Svensson.
World politicsFor a long time he was one of Viktor Orbán's closest allies within the ruling Fidesz party. Then he cut all ties and became the party's main opponent. This is Péter Magyar.
WorldPéter Magyar's Tisza party won Hungary's crucial election, which could have direct implications for European cooperation. Outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party congratulated them on the victory at an election vigil, saying the result was "painful but clear." "We liberated Hungary, we took back our homeland," Magyar told supporters late on election night.
World politicsAhead of Hungary's parliamentary elections, the opposition Tisza party is leading in independent polls. However, the Hungarian system is often described as rigged in favor of the ruling Fidesz party and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Here are four potential obstacles to a change of power in Hungary.
World politicsHungary is going to the polls - and never before has Prime Minister Viktor Orbán been closer to defeat. For Hungarians voting for the opposition party Tisza, it is a fateful choice. "I see a medieval future if Orbán wins again," says Budapest resident Levente Sándor.
World politicsHungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high.
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