All votes counted: Ruling Fidesz-KDNP alliance wins two-thirds majority
The ruling alliance will have altogether 135 seats, the united opposition 57 seats and Mi Hazánk Movement six seats in the new National Assembly.
The ruling alliance will have altogether 135 seats, the united opposition 57 seats and Mi Hazánk Movement six seats in the new National Assembly.
Fidesz-KDNP will have 136 seats in the 199-seat national assembly whereas the united opposition failed to secure its 56th mandate.
President of the European Council Charles Michel was one of the leaders to congratulate PM Orbán on his win.
Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said that “the scale and significance” of the Fidesz-led alliance’s victory was palpable “many thousands of kilometers away”.
Péter Szijjártó thanked everyone who casted a vote. “We thank you for the trust you put in us,” he said.
István Kovács, strategic director of the Centre for Fundamental Rights, said that the election system had “functioned perfectly”.
Sunday’s election outcome reflected the desire of voters to confirm the government and replace the opposition.
Referring to financier George Soros, PM Orbán said “the Hungarian left is Uncle Gyuri’s worst investment; they have done nothing but take money for twelve years.”
The League party said Salvini also sent a personal letter to PM Orbán.
The number of foreign observers registered for the general election four years ago was around 150.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a “huge victory” in Sunday's election.
Századvég said on Thursday that the Fidesz-led alliance had maintained a stable lead in the run-up to the ballot.
The survey found that 40 percent of the voting age population and 50 percent of respondents with a clear party preference expressed support for Fidesz.