The leader of Hungary’s opposition party, Tisza, Peter Magyar, announced that Prime Minister Viktor Orban has acknowledged his defeat in the recent parliamentary elections.
Magyar stated on social media that Orban congratulated the opposition on their victory via phone call. The Prime Minister reportedly recognized the election results as clear and confirmed his acknowledgment of the winning party.
The parliamentary elections in Hungary were held for the 199-seat assembly, with voting commencing at 6:00 AM local time and concluding at 7:00 PM. Voter turnout reached a record high, with 77.8% reported by 6:30 PM.
According to the National Election Office of Hungary, with over 67% of the votes counted, Tisza is projected to secure 137 seats in parliament, while the ruling Fidesz party is expected to obtain 55 seats.
The electoral system in Hungary allocates 106 of the 199 parliamentary seats through single-member districts using a simple majority, while the remaining 93 seats are distributed among parties that surpass a 5% threshold.
In a significant electoral shift, Hungary's opposition party Tisza has claimed victory in the parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceding defeat. Voter turnout was notably high, reflecting increased public engagement in the political process.