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Tisza Party Wins Supermajority, Ends Orbán’s 16-Year Rule

5/7/2026

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Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a supermajority, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary.
Tisza voters support expanded LGBTQ+ rights (71 %) and back stronger climate action (77 %), far above the 23 % Fidesz support.
Activists warn Magyar has not pledged on LGBTQ issues and urge pressure for legal improvements.
Poll respondents expect the government to improve European Union (EU) relations and unlock frozen recovery funds, though 52 % oppose cutting Russian energy imports.

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Story summary

Péter Magyar’s Tisza party won a supermajority, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in Hungary.
Tisza voters support expanded LGBTQ+ rights (71 %) and back stronger climate action (77 %), far above the 23 % Fidesz support.
Activists warn Magyar has not pledged on LGBTQ issues and urge pressure for legal improvements.
Poll respondents expect the government to improve European Union (EU) relations and unlock frozen recovery funds, though 52 % oppose cutting Russian energy imports.