Russian-Ukrainian War (2022- )

[Full Metal Junkie]

Honestly, he is scared. Tisza is gaining momentum and there is a good chance he will win a majority. Fingers crossed it is a supermajority

The way Orban screwed the electoral system during his time in power, you never know. With all the gerrymandering, voter tourism, and unfair media coverage, he's rigged the system.
Good backgrounder on the topic:

Hungary’s unfair election: Why Viktor Orbán is so hard to beat

The prime minister’s rivals say his total control over the state and the media allows him to influence elections in his favor.

www.politico.eu

 

[DSCToronto]

I am sure Ukrainians are celebrating!!

Concession: Veteran Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in a parliamentary election and congratulated Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition party Tisza and a former member of the ruling Fidesz.

• Global impact: The election was watched around the world. Magyar’s victory will come as a relief to many in Europe, where Orbán had been a massive thorn in the side of the EU but will be a blow for US President Donald Trump, who boosted the nationalist, pro-Russian leader during the campaign.

• Record turnout: Sunday’s election had the highest turnout in Hungary’s post-Communist history, officials said shortly before the polls closed, with almost 78% of eligible voters having cast their ballots.

 

[Richard White]

I am sure Ukrainians are celebrating!!

Concession: Veteran Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in a parliamentary election and congratulated Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition party Tisza and a former member of the ruling Fidesz.

• Global impact: The election was watched around the world. Magyar’s victory will come as a relief to many in Europe, where Orbán had been a massive thorn in the side of the EU but will be a blow for US President Donald Trump, who boosted the nationalist, pro-Russian leader during the campaign.

• Record turnout: Sunday’s election had the highest turnout in Hungary’s post-Communist history, officials said shortly before the polls closed, with almost 78% of eligible voters having cast their ballots.

There's legitimate concern at the moment that some of the unscrupulous members of Fidesz may flee the country.

Some Fidesz cabinet ministers were potentially involved in some activites with foreign nations. There's some concern they may flee to Russia

 

[Full Metal Junkie]

I am sure Ukrainians are celebrating!!

Concession: Veteran Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in a parliamentary election and congratulated Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition party Tisza and a former member of the ruling Fidesz.

• Global impact: The election was watched around the world. Magyar’s victory will come as a relief to many in Europe, where Orbán had been a massive thorn in the side of the EU but will be a blow for US President Donald Trump, who boosted the nationalist, pro-Russian leader during the campaign.

• Record turnout: Sunday’s election had the highest turnout in Hungary’s post-Communist history, officials said shortly before the polls closed, with almost 78% of eligible voters having cast their ballots.

Some good news from Hungary for once. With ~80% reporting, Tisza is projected to win constitutional supermajority. This is required for them to pass any laws overturning anything from the Orban era.

As far as Ukraine goes, this is positive news, but not overly positive. While Magyar government most likely will run less interference with EU support of Ukraine, Magyar is far from being pro-Ukraine. Years of demonizing Zelensky by the Orban-controlled Hungarian media have left the country with a deep anti-Ukraine sentiment that Magyar will not go against.

 

[nightstreak]

Some good news from Hungary for once. With ~80% reporting, Tisza is projected to win constitutional supermajority. This is required for them to pass any laws overturning anything from the Orban era.

As far as Ukraine goes, this is positive news, but not overly positive. While Magyar government most likely will run less interference with EU support of Ukraine, Magyar is far from being pro-Ukraine. Years of demonizing Zelensky by the Orban-controlled Hungarian media have left the country with a deep anti-Ukraine sentiment that Magyar will not go against.

Ukraine doesn't need Hungary's support, just needs it to not interfere in European powers' efforts to give Ukraine the tools to defend itself. Not having a Kremlin puppet in the EU is a good start.

 

[Towered]

One less pesky obstacle for Ukraine. Now Slovakia is alone.