Hungary’s election winner, Péter Magyar, addressed a large crowd of supporters in Budapest following his party’s decisive victory, declaring what he described as a historic political shift.
Speaking to thousands gathered to celebrate, Magyar said that both his Tisza Party and the Hungarian people had achieved a major victory.
“Together, we liberated Hungary from the regime of Viktor Orbán,” he told the crowd, emphasizing that the outcome would not have been possible without the support of voters.
Record Turnout and Strong Mandate
Magyar highlighted the record-breaking voter turnout—nearly 78 percent—as a key factor behind the opposition’s success. Preliminary results indicate that the Tisza Party secured a strong parliamentary majority, potentially reaching a two-thirds mandate.
“This was not a victory for Tisza alone. All signs point to a strong two-thirds majority in parliament. This means a peaceful and efficient transfer of power,” Magyar said.
Criticism of Previous Leadership
Magyar also accused the outgoing government led by Viktor Orbán of attempting to block his party’s rise during the campaign.
He concluded his speech on a symbolic note, telling supporters: “Today, love has won—because love always wins.”
A New Political Chapter
The election marks the end of Orbán’s 16-year rule and signals a major transformation in Hungary’s political landscape, with expectations of significant changes in governance and relations with the European Union.
