Soros, Zelensky, Von der Leyen and Tusk Celebrate Tisza Victory Together

In a sharply worded post, Balazs Orban reacted to the election results. The Prime Minister’s political director wrote on social media that, in his view, it is telling who greeted the outcome with the greatest enthusiasm.

Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, speaks in Budapest (Photo: Hans Lucas/AFP/Benjamin Furst)

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke by phone with Peter Magyar and congratulated him on his election victory. He added that Magyar’s announced visit to Warsaw was also discussed.

I believe our relations will be absolutely extraordinary,

– Tusk said.

Peter Magyar previously met with pro-war Donald Tusk (Source: X/Peter Magyar)

Alexander Soros, son of George Soros, wrote on X after the Tisza Party’s election victory:

The people of Hungary have taken back their country! A resounding rejection of entrenched corruption and foreign interference.

The people of Hungary have taken back their country! A resounding rejection of entrenched corruption and foreign interference. 🇭🇺 🇪🇺

— Alex Soros (@AlexanderSoros) April 12, 2026

President Zelensky Also Praises Tisza Victory

On his social media, he wrote:

Congratulations to Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party on your overwhelming victory. It is important when a constructive approach prevails,

– the Ukrainian president said.

Hungary has chosen Europe,

– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on Sunday evening in response to the Hungarian parliamentary election results. She added that Europe had always chosen Hungary. The “pro-war” Commission leader added:

A country returns to its European path. The Union becomes stronger,

– she said.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (Photo: NurPhoto/AFP/Jonathan Raa)

The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world.

Congratulations to Tisza, to incoming leader Péter Magyar, and to Hungarians everywhere.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 12, 2026

Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, also congratulated the Hungarian election result on social media, writing that “the end of Viktor Orban’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world.” 

The former secretary of state and former First Lady also congratulated the Tisza Party and Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister.

🇫🇷🇪🇺 Europe moves forward
Emmanuel Macron congratulates Peter Magyar on his victory in Hungary, calling it a win for democratic participation and European values.

A strong message from Paris:
👉 Support for a Hungary anchored in Europe
👉 Commitment to shared EU values
👉 Push… pic.twitter.com/9dDE2za3CC

— euDebates.tv (@eudebates) April 12, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron also extended his congratulations. He wrote:

France welcomes the victory of democratic participation, the Hungarian people’s commitment to European Union values, and Hungary’s European commitment,

– he added.

Let us move forward together toward a more sovereign Europe, for the security of our continent, our competitiveness and our democracy,

– Macron wrote, also posting a joint photo with Peter Magyar.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz also congratulated Peter Magyar on social media for the Tisza Party’s victory in Sunday’s parliamentary election in Hungary. He wrote:

The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear @magyarpeterMP. I am looking forward to working with you. Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe. Gratulálok, kedves Magyar Péter!

— Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) April 12, 2026

The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear Peter Magyar.

–“I am looking forward to working with you. Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and above all united Europe,” he added.

Balazs Orban, Prime Minister Orban’s political director, concluded his post by writing:

God save Hungary.

Cover photo: Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, speaks in Budapest (Photo: Hans Lucas/AFP/Benjamin Furst)