Peter Magyar's Tisza Party Secures Victory in Hungarian Parliamentary Elections

Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza Party has won Hungary's parliamentary elections, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure. With over 90% of votes counted, Tisza secured 138 seats in the 199-member National Assembly, surpassing the two-thirds majority needed to amend the constitution.

Orbán conceded defeat, acknowledging the "clear" and "painful" result for his Fidesz party. He stated, "The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us," and confirmed Fidesz would serve as the opposition.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the outcome, noting, "Europe's heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight."

Magyar, a former Fidesz member who founded Tisza in 2020, campaigned on anti-corruption and pro-European Union platforms. He described the election as a "referendum" on Hungary's direction, emphasizing the choice between "East or West, propaganda or honest public discourse, corruption or clean public life."

The election saw a record turnout of 77.8%, reflecting significant public engagement. Magyar's victory is viewed as a shift in Hungary's political landscape, with potential implications for its relations within the European Union.