Viktor Orbán concedes defeat as opposition wins Hungarian election

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ashifa Kassam and Flora Garamvolgyi in BudapestApril 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM

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Hungary's opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the general election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as leader. Orbán conceded defeat shortly after polls closed on Sunday, acknowledging the "painful" result. Voter turnout reached a record 77.8%, exceeding the previous high from 2002. The election outcome is expected to reshape Hungary's relationship with the EU and potentially impact global right-wing movements, as Orbán's government had been viewed as a model for illiberal policies. The Tisza party is projected to win 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament.

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Orbán sought to turn Hungary into a vanguard of illiberalism, with the aim of defending traditional Christian family values.

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JD Vance last week turned up in Budapest for a two-day visit to “help” Orbán win.

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With 72% of the vote counted, results projected a win of 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament for the main opposition party, Tisza.

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Less than three hours after polls closed on Sunday, Orbán conceded defeat.

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Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the general election, ending leader Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power.

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White House 30% Benjamin Netanyahu 35% Giorgia Meloni 35% JD Vance 40% Donald Trump 40% Fidesz Party 50% Budapest ×360% European Union ×270% Tisza Party ×280% Péter Magyar ×385% Hungary ×590% Viktor Orbán ×1095%

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