Hungary's National Election Office (NEO) confirmed on Saturday that the center-right Tisza Party won a decisive two-thirds parliamentary majority in the April 12 elections, marking a seismic shift in the country's political landscape. The results signal the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year leadership era.
Led by Peter Magyar, the Tisza Party secured 53.18% of votes and 141 of 199 parliamentary seats. The ruling Fidesz-KDNP coalition, in power since 2010, obtained 38.61% support and 52 seats. Far-right Our Homeland Movement captured 5.63% and six seats.
Magyar described the victory as "an unprecedented mandate" in a social media statement, while emphasizing its accompanying responsibilities. Voter turnout reached a historic 79.56%, reflecting heightened public engagement.
The outcome concludes Orban's tenure as Europe's longest-serving leader, spanning from 1998-2002 and continuously since 2010. Analysts suggest the result reflects growing demand for institutional reforms and renewed EU engagement.
Speaking in Budapest earlier this week, Magyar outlined plans for anti-corruption measures and economic modernization, declaring: "Hungary is entering the beginning of a new era." The new parliament will convene in May under Hungary's four-year electoral cycle system.
