World reacts to Peter Magyar defeating Viktor Orban, Hungary’s longtime PM

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedApril 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM

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In Hungary's parliamentary elections, Peter Magyar's Tisza party is projected to defeat Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, ending Orban's 16-year tenure as Prime Minister. Early results show Magyar's party winning a majority of the vote. Orban has conceded defeat and congratulated Magyar. International reactions include congratulations from Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who hailed the results as a choice for a free Hungary in a united Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Hungary has chosen Europe, and French President Emmanuel Macron also congratulated Magyar on his victory.

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Ursula von der Leyen hailed Magyar’s victory, saying, “Hungary has chosen Europe.”

quote — Ursula von der Leyen100% confidence

Peter Magyar thanked Hungary for its support and confirmed that Orban had congratulated him on his success.

factual — Peter Magyar100% confidence

Orban conceded defeat, stating the election result is painful but clear and that the responsibility of governing was not given to them.

quote — Viktor Orban100% confidence

Early results projected Peter Magyar’s party as winning 52.49 percent of the vote, and Orban’s Fidesz taking 38.83 percent.

statistic — Article itself based on early results90% confidence

Peter Magyar's party is projected to win parliamentary elections in a landslide, ousting Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.

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Emmanuel Macron 35% Ursula von der Leyen 40% Estonia ×245% Kristen Michal 50% European Union ×265% Tisza 70% Fidesz ×375% Hungary ×985% Viktor Orban ×790% Peter Magyar ×795%

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