politics
April 14, 2026
FACTBOX: What to know about Hungarian parliamentary elections outcome
The opposition Tisza party won the elections, securing 138 of the 199 seats in the National Assembly
TL;DR
- Opposition Tisza party won 138 of 199 seats in Hungary's parliamentary elections.
- Tisza leader Peter Magyar is expected to become the next Prime Minister, succeeding Viktor Orban.
- Magyar pledged to restore Hungary's full membership in the EU and NATO and strengthen democracy.
- Viktor Orban acknowledged his Fidesz party's defeat and pledged to serve from the opposition.
- Voter turnout was a record high of 79.51%.
- International leaders, including those from the EU and Germany, reacted to the election results.
- Concerns were raised by some about the implications for Europe's relationship with Russia and the EU's direction.
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