German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) offered his congratulations to Péter Magyar following his electoral victory. On Sunday evening, Merz stated, “I warmly congratulate the Hungarian election victor, Péter Magyar, on his convincing success”. The Chancellor added that he had already spoken with Magyar by phone and conveyed his best wishes for the significant task ahead. He expressed confidence that, “we will work powerfully for a strong, secure, and above all, united Europe”.
Prior congratulations on Magyar’s win were also issued by figures such as French President Emmanuel Macron, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (CDU), and EVP leader Manfred Weber (CSU). Ursula von der Leyen commented that Hungary is returning to its path in Europe and that the European Union will become stronger. Emmanuel Macron interpreted Magyar’s victory as a sign of democratic participation, demonstrating the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union and affirming Hungary’s standing within Europe. Manfred Weber told “Der Spiegel” that following Viktor Orbán’s electoral defeat, the right-wing populists in Europe would lose “their figurehead”.
According to early projections from the national election office, Magyar’s party, Tisza, is clearly leading, while Orbán faces defeat after 16 years in power. With current counting estimates at 87.82 percent of the votes, Tisza is expected to secure 138 out of 199 seats. This would grant the newly represented party a two-thirds majority, which would enable it to amend the constitution.
Orbán’s party, Fidesz, which had secured 135 seats with the ruling partner KDNP in the last election, is projected to lose significant ground, falling to 54 deputies. The group Mi Hazánk Mozgalom is currently estimated to receive 7 seats.