Opposition wins Hungarian election, ending Orbán’s rule. Péter Magyar’s party gains a majority, signaling a major political shift.
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In the Hungarian elections, the government of Viktor Orbán ended after sixteen years, with the opposition winning decisively. The young, anti-Orbán group Tisza, led by former parliamentarian Péter Magyar, secured over 53.3% of the vote, while Orbán’s Fidesz dropped to 38.1%. Voter turnout reached a record 79.5%. Observers note that besides dissatisfaction with the Orbán government, the election result was also influenced by the skewed electoral system established by Orbán, which favored the ruling Fidesz party. This year, however, the opposition’s strong support propelled Tisza to the forefront, causing the system to work against Orbán. Tisza won a significant majority of single-mandate districts, securing an outright constitutional majority in the parliament. The article suggests that Orbán’s defeat will have repercussions in Brussels, Moscow, and Washington, as Orbán was a major EU ally of the Russian regime and the Trump administration. While Magyar is not a liberal or left-wing politician, he aims to align with the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) and change Orbán’s course toward closer adherence to European standards. Despite the victory and constitutional majority, there remains some skepticism about Magyar’s plans for Hungary, given his background with the Fidesz establishment. The transition period is expected to be tense, with Orbán and Fidesz remaining in power for at least a month before the formal handover of government functions.
