Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his Fidesz party needs a "complete renewal" after its defeat in the parliamentary elections, which ended his 16-year rule. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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The centrist Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, won the elections, securing two-thirds of the seats in parliament.
Orbán acknowledged the result and called it "painful," noting that the country is entering a new political phase.
A complete renewal is needed
Will Orbán leave?
Despite the defeat, Orbán hinted that he does not plan to leave politics or his position as party leader.
The political era is over
Magyar's victory
Tisza leader Péter Magyar, a former ally of Orbán, built his campaign on fighting corruption and addressing the country's internal problems. He promised to restore Hungary's relations with the EU and NATO, which had deteriorated under Orbán.
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The new parliament is expected to begin work in early May, and Magyar could be elected prime minister.
Orbán described election night as an "emotional roller coaster" and admitted that he had expected to win. At the same time, he emphasized that the party retains significant support – about 2.4 million voters.
Let's not act as if the whole country has rejected our government