Overview
- Péter Magyar’s Tisza party, which surged to first place Sunday, is projected by Hungary’s National Election Office to take about 135–138 of 199 seats, clearing the 133-seat bar for a supermajority.
- Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power, calling the outcome painful and saying Fidesz will serve from opposition.
- Turnout reached roughly 77–80 percent according to official tallies, setting a post‑Communist record that showed unusually broad voter engagement.
- Magyar said Hungary chose Europe and pledged to rebuild ties with the EU and NATO, a shift that could unblock frozen EU funds and ease decisions on support for Ukraine.
- Both Tisza and Fidesz reported alleged violations and set up hotlines for complaints, yet the near‑complete count points to a clear transfer of power.