The pro-EU Tisza party wins the Hungarian parliamentary election, ending Orban’s 16 consecutive years in power

April 13 news: Preliminary results of Hungary’s parliamentary election show that the EU‑friendly Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar has won with over 53% of the vote and is projected to secure more than two‑thirds of the parliamentary seats. The ruling coalition garnered only 37.72% of the votes, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, bringing his 16 consecutive years in power to an end. Voter turnout in this election hit a record high. The Tisza Party advocates anti‑corruption and institutional reform, and has pledged to repair Hungary’s relations with the EU and NATO.

## Preliminary Results: Tisza Party Secures More Than Two‑Thirds of Parliamentary Seats

On the evening of April 12, Hungary’s National Election Office released preliminary vote‑counting results, showing that the Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar won the parliamentary election held the same day.

With 96.37% of ballots counted, the Tisza Party received 53.69% of the vote and is expected to win 138 out of the 199 seats in parliament — more than two‑thirds. The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Orbán (Fidesz and KDNP) obtained 37.72% of the vote and is projected to take 55 seats. The far‑right Our Homeland Movement won 5.90% and is set to gain 6 seats. All other participating parties failed to reach the 5% threshold required to enter parliament.

## Record Turnout Reflects Strong Voter Engagement

Preliminary statistics show that approximately 77.8% of around 8.1 million eligible voters cast their ballots, marking a record‑high turnout. This high level of participation reflects strong public attention and active engagement in the election, and is widely seen as an expression of popular demand for political change.

## Magyar Delivers Speech, Vows to Repair Ties with EU and NATO

Speaking to supporters in Budapest that evening, Péter Magyar stated that the Tisza Party had been entrusted with the mission of building a well‑functioning state. He also emphasized that Hungary would once again be a steadfast ally of the European Union and NATO, signaling a major shift in Hungary’s foreign policy direction.

## Orbán Concedes Defeat, 16‑Year Rule Comes to an End

On the evening of April 12, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat. Addressing his supporters, he said that although the final count was not yet complete, the trend was clear.

“We have not been given the responsibility or the opportunity to continue governing. I congratulate the winning party.”

The election result formally ends Orbán’s 16 consecutive years in power since 2010. Orbán previously served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1998 to 2002 and had held office continuously since returning to power in 2010.

## About the Tisza Party and Its Core Platform

The Tisza Party is an emerging center‑right political party in Hungary. During its campaign, the party centered its platform on anti‑corruption and institutional reform, calling for the restoration of the rule of law and transparent governance, while placing strong emphasis on repairing Hungary’s relationship with the European Union. Its victory is widely interpreted as a signal that Hungary may adjust its domestic and foreign policies and move closer to the EU.

## Hungarian Parliamentary Election Rules

Under Hungarian electoral law, parliamentary elections are held every four years. The National Assembly comprises 199 seats, of which 106 are directly elected in single‑member constituencies, and the remaining 93 are allocated proportionally among parties that enter parliament.

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