Magyar has won a clear victory over Orban and an unprecedented majority in Hungary
The victory of the conservative Peter Magyar marks the beginning of a new political phase in the country, after years of friction with the European Union in a pro-European direction.
The Hungarian opposition this Sunday put an end to Viktor Orban's 16-year-old government with a strong victory in the legislative elections. Conservative leader Peter Magyar won a clear victory in the vote and won more than two-thirds of Parliament, a sufficient majority to reverse the policies pursued by the ultra-nationalist leader for more than a decade.
With 53.5% of the votes, the Tisza Party has won138 ofthe 199 seats in Parliament, about 70% of the House, and Orbanen Fidesz has won 54 MPs and 38% support.
The result is the end of Orban's political hegemony and opens the door to the dismantling of his model of power, built since 2010 with constitutional reforms and changes in the electoral system, which has received constant criticism from Brussels for the deterioration of the rule of law and the violation of press freedom and judicial independence.
Participation has reached 79.5%, the highest since the fall of the Steel Curtain in 1989, and has reflected the mobilization of citizens who wanted political change.
After confirming his victory, Magyar, in the presence of his supporters, has said that 'togetherthey have abandoned the Orban system 'and has sent a clear pro-European message:' The place of our homeland was, is and will be in the European Union '.
Two and a half hours after the polling stations closed, Orban has admitted that he has lost and has acknowledged that the result is "painful" and that he has not been ordered to remain in power. The hitherto prime minister has been one of the main references to ultra-nationalist populism in Europe, as well as an ally close to Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that Hungary "voted for Europe" and stressed the commitment of French President Emmanuel Macron to European values.
The new political scene opens an era of uncertainty about Magyar's ability to keep his promises and manage a broad parliamentary majority in a country that has undergone a profound transformation in the years of Orban's government.
Reactions
You might like
In the absence of a majority to overturn the Association Agreement, Kallas advocates trade measures against Israel
Last September the European Commission proposed the suspension of certain trading points of the agreement, a decision which requires only a qualified majority and does not constitute a complete breach of the treaty.
Garamendi has warned that the ACV has a "problem" with investments: "Less investment is made than in other communities."
The president of the Spanish employers has pointed out that the fact that about "half of all strikes" take place in the state in the ACV "does not help much" in attracting investment.
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire after attacking a ship in Ormuz
Tehran denounces an act of "maritime piracy" and responds with drones. Tension and mistrust are growing on the verge of talks for a peace agreement.
Rumen Radev has won the Bulgarian elections, according to the first results
Radev seems likely to form a stable government, ending years of political instability. Progressive Bulgaria has won between 38% and 40% of the vote, according to the first data, gaining broad support from the other parties.
Eight children between the ages of one and fourteen have been killed in a shooting in Louisiana
According to the police, the incident was "a domestic quarrel." At first, the alleged perpetrator of the shooting fled, but was captured and later killed by police officers.
Iran says it is making progress in negotiations with the US, but the final agreement is still a long way off
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has replied to Trump that he cannot deprive him of his "right" to develop nuclear power.
Iran has again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warned today that it would close the strait again if the US did not lift the blockade on Iranian ports. US President Donal Trump has also failed to defuse tension and has warned that if he fails to reach an agreement with Iran by Wednesday, he will "start firing bombs again."
The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free
"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "fully open" as long as the cease-fire continues
The Iranian Foreign Minister has made this announcement just after the entry into force of the Israeli-Lebanese Summit. He has indicated that ships must follow a "notified and coordinated" route by the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization.
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is in force, and they have denounced that they are not being complied with
After weeks of military escalation, the agreement has been announced by the President of the United States and has been denounced for breaches and new riots.