Politicians are highlighting the Hungarian people’s commitment to European values.
Leading European politicians are offering their congratulations one after another to Péter Magyar and his party, Tisza, on their election victory.
“Hungary has chosen Europe,” wrote Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on X on Sunday evening. She stated that a country is returning to its European path. The Union is becoming stronger.
Hungary has chosen Europe.
Europe has always chosen Hungary.
A country reclaims its European path.
The Union grows stronger.
Magyarország Európát választotta.
Európa mindig Magyarországot választotta.
Egy ország visszatér az európai útjára.
Az Unió erősebbé válik.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 12, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also sent a message to Péter Magyar and his party. He wrote that Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly cooperation with all European countries and is also ready to promote its cooperation with Hungary. “Europe and every European nation must become stronger; millions of Europeans yearn for cooperation and stability. We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work in the interest of both nations, as well as for peace, security, and stability in Europe,” he added.
Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP and the TISZA party on their resounding victory. It is important when constructive approach prevails.
Ukraine has always sought good-neighbourly relations with everyone in Europe and we are ready to advance our cooperation with Hungary.…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 12, 2026
Hungary. Poland. Europe. Together again! A resounding victory, my dear friends! “Russians, go home!” wrote Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in response to Viktor Orbán government’s defeat.
The French president also announced on X that he had congratulated Hungary. “France welcomes the victory of democratic participation, the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and Hungary’s commitment to Europe,” he wrote, adding: “Let us move forward together toward a more sovereign Europe, for the security, competitiveness, and democracy of our continent!” He also posted a joint photo with Péter Magyar alongside her post.
Je viens de m’entretenir avec Peter Magyar pour le féliciter de sa victoire en Hongrie !
La France salue une victoire de la participation démocratique, de l’attachement du peuple hongrois aux valeurs de l’Union européenne et pour la Hongrie en Europe.… pic.twitter.com/VMrgPQwYTa
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 12, 2026
The German chancellor wrote: “Hungary has decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your election victory, dear Péter Magyar!” Friedrich Merz indicated that he looks forward to cooperation “for the sake of a strong, secure, and above all united Europe.”
“I congratulate Péter Magyar on his clear election victory; the Italian government wishes him well,” wrote Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who also thanked her “friend,” Viktor Orbán, for their close cooperation over the years. “I know that, even in the opposition, he will continue to serve his nation,” she added. The right-wing prime minister emphasized that Italy and Hungary are bound by a deep friendship. “I am certain that we will continue to cooperate in a constructive spirit, for the benefit of our peoples, and in the face of common challenges at the European and international levels,” she concluded her post.
Congratulazioni per la chiara vittoria elettorale a Peter Magyar, al quale il governo italiano augura buon lavoro. Ringrazio il mio amico Viktor Orban per l’intensa collaborazione di questi anni, e so che anche dall’opposizione continuerà a servire la sua Nazione. Italia e…
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) April 12, 2026
The high turnout in the Hungarian elections is in itself a victory for democracy, Czech President Petr Pavel told reporters late Sunday evening at Prague Airport before departing for Argentina and Chile. The president declined to comment on the detailed election results, which show the opposition Tisza Party leading by a wide margin. He did, however, express hope that Hungary’s relations with the Czech Republic and its allies would improve after the elections.
“A great deal depends on how the election winner approaches the challenges ahead. And there are plenty of those. An election is always a very tense situation, but afterward comes the sobering reality and the real work, which cannot wait. There is a great deal of work ahead not only for Hungary but for all of us, whether it concerns the European Union or NATO,” stated the Czech president, who in his statement praised the fact that Hungarians were very active in the election.
Volby v Maďarsku byly výjimečné, a to i v evropském kontextu. Staly se předmětem neobyčejného zájmu u voličů, ale i v Evropě a zámoří. O jejich významu svědčí mimořádná volební účast, která byla nejvyšší od pádu komunismu. Lidé volili mezi jasnými alternativami, reprezentovanými…
— Petr Pavel (@prezidentpavel) April 13, 2026
Romanian President Nicușor Dan also congratulated the Tisza Party and Péter Magyar on their “landmark” victory, noting that “the Hungarian people have spoken with a clear and powerful voice.” He stated: “Romania and Hungary are neighbors, partners, and members of the EU and NATO. I look forward to building a new chapter in Romanian-Hungarian relations, based on mutual respect, open dialogue, and our shared commitment to European and Euro-Atlantic values,” he wrote on X.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also offered his congratulations and called the Tisza Party’s victory a historic moment not only for Hungary but for European democracy as well. “I look forward to working together for the security and prosperity of our countries,”
he added.
“Today, Europe and European values have triumphed,” wrote Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on X on Sunday evening, before congratulating “all Hungarian citizens on these historic elections.” Tagging Péter Magyar in his post, he added: “I look forward to working together for a better future for all Europeans.”
Robert Golob, Slovenia’s acting prime minister, also congratulated Péter Magyar, writing that his victory over right-wing populism is a major victory for Europe and its future.
I congratulate Peter Magyar and Tisza on their victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections – a result with great importance to all of Europe. I look forward to close and constructive cooperation in pursuing peace and stability, democracy and the rule of law on our continent.
— Jonas Gahr Støre (@jonasgahrstore) April 12, 2026
“Only a more united and effective EU will be able to meet the extremely serious challenges ahead of us. I congratulate Péter Magyar and thank all those in neighboring and friendly Hungary who chose unity over division, and solidarity over sovereignty,” he added.
Donald Trump and his administration has not yet commented on the election results, however, Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State has already addressed the question, saying: “The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not only for Hungary, but for all those around the world who value democracy. I congratulate Tisza, future Prime Minister Péter Magyar, and all Hungarians.”
In Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s view, the Hungarian election results are of great significance for all of Europe. “I expect that a close and constructive cooperation will develop between us to promote peace and stability, democracy, and the rule of law on our continent,” he wrote on X.
Via hvg.hu; Featured image: MTI/Hegedüs Róbert
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