Péter Magyar wins historic Hungary election as Viktor Orban concedes

WorldPolitics
13 Apr 2026 • 4:10 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in a pivotal election to the pro-EU Tisza party.
  • The Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, is projected to win a two-thirds majority with 132-135 of the 199 parliamentary seats.
  • Orban's 16-year tenure as prime minister is set to conclude, marking a new era for Hungary's relations with the European Union.
  • Magyar confirmed that Orban telephoned him to congratulate the Tisza party on their victory.
  • The election saw a record-high voter turnout of 77.8%, despite accusations of voter fraud from both sides.

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