According to data from Hungary’s National Electoral Bureau (NVI), turnout for parliamentary elections reached 54.14% by 14:00 Moscow time on April 12.
Footage of polling stations captured ongoing activity as election officials worked until 19:00 local time (20:00 Moscow time).
A local resident declared, “People will vote, and the will of the majority must be respected. That’s why I’m calling on Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisa party, to admit defeat as required by Prime Minister Viktor Orban—we will also demand that you admit defeat in the elections.”
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated on April 12 that if Prime Minister Viktor Orban secures victory, 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, Prime Minister Viktor Orban released a video message to citizens asserting opponents of his government sought to seize power by any means, challenge election results, and discredit them internationally.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar had reportedly planned a festive rally concert for the evening, reflecting his confidence in winning the election.
