Reactions to PM Orban's likely defeat in Hungary's election

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April 12, 2026 3:44 PM EDT

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives to address supporters after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

BUDAPEST, April ‌12 (Reuters) - ​Hungary's ​opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track ‌to win Sunday's national election ⁠https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/, partial results showed, ‌ending 16 years of ‌rule by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a nationalist ​backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and ⁠Russia.

Here are some quotes from Hungarian politicians ​and foreign leaders on the election results.

PRIME MINISTER ​VIKTOR ORBAN

"The election ‌results are not final yet but the ⁠situation is understandable and clear. The election result is ⁠painful for us, but clear. ​The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us. ‌I have congratulated the winner."

URSULA VON DER ‌LEYEN, president of ⁠the European Commission

"Europe’s ‌heart is ​beating stronger in Hungary tonight."

(Reporting by Reuters ‌reporters)


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