The EU welcomes Hungary's' road to Europe '

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, applauded this Sunday  that Hungary was once again "heading for Europe" after the legislative elections that gavethe victory to the Hungarian opposition party Tisza, the conservative Tisza Magyar.

"Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country has resumed its journey to Europe. The Union has been strengthened."

Von der Leyen also spoke to Magyar to congratulate him on the results, and European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho has reported that they both agreed to " close cooperation. "

For his part, the President of theCouncil of Europe, Antonio Costa, has stated  that "record participation demonstrates the democratic spirit of the Hungarian people".

He also said that he wants to work 'closely with the new Hungarian leader to make Europe a stronger and more prosperous place'.

ThePresident of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola , also congratulated Magyar, an MEP from the European People's Party, adding that 'Hungary's place is at the heart of Europe'.

Messages of happiness from European leaders

The great leaders of Europe have also celebrated the victory of the Magyars.

Thus, French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Magyar and spoke to him to support him: "I have just spoken to Peter Magyar to congratulate him on his victory in Hungary!" Macron declared.

 

GermanChancellor , Friedrich Merz, also congratulated Magyar on his victory: "Hungary has decided. Congratulations on winning the election, dear Peter Magyar. I look forward to working together for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe," Mertzek wrote in X shortly after Hungary's Prime Minister, the ultra-nationalist Viktor Orban, acknowledged his defeat.

Finnish PrimeMinister Petteri Orpo  celebrated the election results in Hungary and said they showed that the country must be an active player in the EU and NATO. He also highlighted the opportunity offered by the results in Hungary: "The opportunity to be a constructive actor in our community of values and security. I congratulate Peter Magyar.

Spanish Prime Minister PedroSanchez celebrated the victory and declared that "today Europe and European values win." He also took off his cap for making possible "historic elections" in front of the Hungarian people and invited Magyar to work together for "a better future for all Europeans."

British PrimeMinister Keir Starmer  also congratulated Magyar on his victory and for giving the country and European democracy a "historic moment." "Congratulations, Peter Magyar, on your election victory. This is a historic moment not only for Hungary, but also for European democracy," the British leader wrote on his profile on the X social network.

In the same vein, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted Magyar's "clear" electoral victory: "Congratulations to Peter Magyar on his clear victory in the elections, the Italian Government wishes him a good job," the far-right leader wrote before thanking his "friend" and hitherto counterpart, Viktor Orban.

Finally, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusksent a message of congratulations to Magyar on what he had achieved in the legislative elections: "Hungary, Poland, Europe, together again!" the Polish leader wrote in X.

Ukrainian PresidentVolodimir Zelenski also highlighted Magyar's "strong victory" and extended his hand to resolve the turbulent relations between the two countries: "Ukraine has always wanted to have good relations with all its European neighbours and we are ready to intensify our cooperation with Hungary."

President Imanol Pradales didn't want to miss the opportunity to congratulate Magyar either.