BUDAPEST, April 12 (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/,
Political and International Reactions to Viktor Orban’s Likely Electoral Defeat in Hungary
Reactions to Hungary's 2024 National Election Results
BUDAPEST, April 12 (Reuters) - Hungary's opposition centre-right Tisza party appeared on track to win Sunday's national election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/, partial results showed, ending 16 years of rule by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a nationalist backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia.
Key Quotes from Political Figures
Here are some quotes from Hungarian politicians and foreign leaders on the election results.
Hungarian Leadership Response
Prime Minister Viktor Orban
"The election results are not final yet but the situation is understandable and clear. The election result is painful for us, but clear. The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us. I have congratulated the winner."
International Reactions
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
"Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight."
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Reuters reporters)
