Peter Magyar’s TISZA party won a constitutional majority in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, prompting congratulations from Viktor Orbán and signaling potential constitutional changes.
TISZA Party Gains Constitutional Majority
The TISZA party secured a constitutional majority in the Hungarian parliament. Viktor Orbán congratulated Peter Magyar on his victory. Journalists from Wyborcza.pl, TOK FM, and RadioZet are reporting live from the scene.
Magyar’s Message to Hungarians
Peter Magyar stated, “Thank you to all Hungarians in the country and around the world! It is a great honor that you have given us a mandate to form a government, casting the largest number of votes in history, and to work for a free, European, efficiently functioning, and humane Hungary for the next four years.”
“Government of Every Hungarian”
Magyar emphasized that the TISZA party’s government “will be the government of every Hungarian.” He pledged to work daily and at all hours for the security and development of Hungary, and for the well-being of the Hungarian nation, adding, “So help me God.”
Potential for Constitutional Change
The TISZA party now has the opportunity to change the constitution and overturn laws passed by Orbán’s government during its 16 years in power.
Election Results Breakdown
Preliminary data from the National Election Office (NVI), after counting nearly 99% of the votes, indicates that TISZA may secure 138 seats in the 199-member parliament. The Fidesz-KDNP coalition, led by Viktor Orbán, is expected to win 55 seats. The far-right Our Homeland Movement (Mi Hazank) may gain six seats. Orbán has already congratulated Magyar on his victory.
Challenges Ahead for New Government
Dávid Vig, director of Amnesty International Hungary, stated that restoring the independence of institutions placed under Orbán’s control will be a significant challenge, even with a constitutional majority.
