Kathmandu. Viktor Orban, who has served as Hungary’s Prime Minister for 16 years, has officially conceded defeat in the recent elections. Following the release of preliminary results, Orban addressed his supporters in the capital, Budapest, describing the outcome as “painful” and announcing his intention to step down.
He congratulated the opposition on their victory and stated that he would transition to serving the country from the opposition benches. Orban has long been recognized as a dominant and influential figure in right-wing European politics.
The preliminary results indicate a landslide victory for the opposition TISA Party, led by Péter Magyar. With approximately 98% of the votes counted, the TISA Party is projected to secure 138 seats in the 199-member parliament. In contrast, the ruling Fidesz Party has been reduced to just 55 seats, while the “Our Homeland” party managed to secure 6 seats.
Following the announcement, Magyar addressed a large crowd of supporters along the Danube River, declaring a new era for the nation and confirming that Orban had reached out via telephone to offer his congratulations.
In his concession speech, Orban acknowledged that the mandate was clear and expressed his gratitude to the millions of voters who stood by him over the years. He noted that the upcoming period would be a “time for healing wounds” for his party and its supporters. Meanwhile, Magyar is already looking toward governance, pledging a comprehensive overhaul of the previous administration’s policies.
The TISA Party’s projected majority exceeds the 133-seat threshold required for constitutional amendments, granting them significant power to reshape the country’s legal landscape. Magyar has committed to prioritizing reforms in the education and healthcare sectors, tackling systemic corruption, and restoring a fully independent judicial system. The shift marks a major turning point in Hungarian politics after nearly two decades of Fidesz rule.
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