{"id":168215,"date":"2026-04-13T11:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frihetsnytt.se\/?p=168215"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:17:43","slug":"orban-forlorade-valet-supermajoritet-gaar-till-utmanaren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frihetsnytt.se\/en\/orban-forlorade-valet-supermajoritet-gaar-till-utmanaren\/","title":{"rendered":"Orb\u00e1n lost the election - \u201dSupermajority\u201d goes to the challenger"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hungary has gone to the polls - and the results represent a clear shift in power. At the same time, Viktor Orb\u00e1n continues to gather strong voter support, signaling that his political work continues. The country is now entering a new phase where the future will be shaped by both change and continued political competition.<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12 were one of the most high-profile in the country's modern history. With a turnout of around 80%, Hungarians went to the polls in a crucial choice for the country's future. When the votes were counted, it was clear that the opposition Tisza party, led by P\u00e9ter Magyar<\/strong>, takes a clear majority in parliament, while the ruling Fidesz-KDNP party under Viktor Orb\u00e1n<\/strong> goes into opposition after many years in power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the official figures, Tisza will have 138 seats in parliament, while Fidesz-KDNP will have 55 seats and the nationalist party Mi Haz\u00e1nk six. This means that the opposition reaches a two-thirds majority, which offers great potential for fundamental policy change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big numbers - strong support for Orb\u00e1n<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite the change of power, the election results show that support for Orb\u00e1n and his policies still exists, even if it is less than for Magyar. More than 2.2 million votes were cast for Fidesz-KDNP, representing just over 38% of the electorate, according to election authority data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, Orb\u00e1n himself points out that around 2.5 million voters have backed the government, making the movement a continuing force in Hungarian politics. This means that a large part of the population still supports the policies pursued in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- 2.5 million voters will not be abandoned<\/em>, he said in a statement after the results were presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is seen as crucial for future political developments, with the opposition gaining power but Orb\u00e1n retaining strong popular support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe continue to serve the nation\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After the election results, Orb\u00e1n's message was clear and united. He acknowledged the outcome, but at the same time stressed that the work for the nation continues uninterrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- The election results, although not yet fully finalized, are understandable and clear, painful for us, but unambiguous<\/em>, he said, but surprised the Western political and media elite who claim he pushed Hungary in an authoritarian direction, by congratulating Magyar on the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, he stresses that Fidesz is not withdrawing from political work, but rather entering a new phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

- We will serve our homeland and the Hungarian nation even from opposition. No matter how it develops, even from opposition we will serve our homeland and the Hungarian nation,\" he said, concluding with the words, We never, ever give up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions in the outside world<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The election has also triggered strong reactions both within Hungary and internationally. P\u00e9ter Magyar described the victory as historic and said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dWe have taken back our country, we have defeated the tyrant.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, what is described as external influence is being criticized from several quarters. L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Toroczkai from the Nationalist Party Mi Haz\u00e1nk<\/strong> commented sharply on the development and reacted to the French President Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> was one of the first to congratulate Magyar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201dI congratulate Facebook, or rather the global giant behind it, Meta, and the bankers on the victory! They created their first Hungarian prime minister.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other globalist actors have also cheered the election results. The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen<\/strong> and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte<\/strong> was quick to congratulate the Magyar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexander Soros<\/strong>, son of the Hungarian-born leftist billionaire George Soros<\/strong> (who has been one of Orb\u00e1n's most vocal opponents) claimed in a post on X<\/a><\/strong> that \u201dThe people of Hungary have taken back their country! A resounding rejection of deep-rooted corruption and foreign interference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The people of Hungary have taken back their country! A resounding rejection of entrenched corruption and foreign interference. \ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddfa \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa<\/p>- Alex Soros (@AlexanderSoros) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>