The Tisza party is winning Hungary’s parliamentary elections after 98.93% of the votes have been counted. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after 16 years in power.
According to the results with 98.93% of the votes counted in the parliamentary elections held the previous day, the opposition Tisza party is set to receive 138 out of 199 seats in parliament. Fidesz, together with the Christian Democratic People’s Party, is getting 55 seats, while the Our Homeland party receives 6 mandates.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he acknowledges defeat in the parliamentary elections after 16 years in power.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Peter Magyar on his victory:
“I congratulate Peter Magyar and the TISZA party on a convincing victory. It is important when a constructive approach prevails.
Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly relations with everyone in Europe, and we are ready to develop cooperation with Hungary.
Europe and every European country must become stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability.
We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as for peace, security, and stability in Europe.”