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Published: Saturday, April 11
Updated: Tuesday, April 14
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Péter Magyar of the Tisza Party has won a decisive victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections, ousting long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. With a historic turnout exceeding 77%, Magyar's party is projected to secure around 138 out of 199 seats, giving it a supermajority capable of enacting major reforms, including amendments to the constitution, according to India Times and NPR.
Magyar's victory is not only significant domestically but also for the European Union, which faced ongoing tensions with Orbán over his firmer anti-EU stance and close ties with Russia. His election is viewed as a possible end to Hungary's recent isolation within the EU, allowing for unhindered access to frozen EU funds and a shift towards pro-European policies, as described by Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.
The election was marked by a significant consensus on the need to address Hungary's economic issues, which had deteriorated during Orbán's administration. Critics of the previous regime lamented the rampant corruption that had characterized it for years. "Hungary has been plundered, looted, betrayed, indebted and ruined," Magyar commented, stressing an urgent need for reform, according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.
Orbán's loss also represents a significant setback for Russian influence in Hungary, given his previous alignment with Vladimir Putin. Magyar indicated he would focus on a pragmatic diplomatic approach, striving for improved relations with both NATO and the EU, and expressed hope for cooperation with Ukraine, which was often stymied by Orbán, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.
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