Following TISZA party’s constitutional majority win, leaders from the Czech Republic and Slovakia congratulated Péter Magyar and expressed willingness to collaborate.
TISZA Secures Majority, Orban Congratulates Rival
The TISZA party has secured a constitutional majority in Hungary. Viktor Orbán congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory. Journalists from Wyborcza.pl, TOK FM, and Radio Zet are reporting from Budapest.
Czech Prime Minister Babisz Congratulates Magyar
Czech Prime Minister Babisz congratulated Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar on his win in the parliamentary elections on April 13th. He stated that facing Viktor Orbán was challenging and expressed hope that Magyar would meet the expectations of Hungarian voters.
Babisz emphasized the close relationship between Hungary and the Czech Republic and pledged constructive cooperation with whoever the voters choose.
Fico Expresses Desire for Friendly Relations with Hungary
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated his desire for friendly relations with Hungary, acknowledging the election results and expressing readiness for intensive cooperation with the new Hungarian Prime Minister.
Fico affirmed that the Slovak government’s goals remain unchanged, prioritizing friendly and mutually beneficial relations with Hungary and the protection of national minorities.
Reviving the Visegrád Group
Fico also expressed Slovakia’s desire to revitalize the Visegrád Group, comprising Slovakia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland, with Bratislava set to take over the presidency in July.
Fico Thanks Orbán for Past Cooperation
In a separate statement, Fico thanked Orbán for their past collaboration, highlighting the strong Slovak-Hungarian relations built on mutual respect and Orbán’s dedication to national sovereignty.
TISZA’s Potential Constitutional Majority
Based on nearly complete vote counts, TISZA is projected to secure 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament. The Fidesz-KDNP coalition is expected to win 55 seats, while the far-right Mi Hazank party may gain six seats, giving TISZA the majority needed to amend the constitution.