Fidesz Party’s Victory Strengthens Right-wing Leadership Amid Controversial Stance on Russia

Viktor Orbán has been re-elected as Hungary’s prime minister for a fourth consecutive term, with his Fidesz party securing a significant victory in the parliamentary elections. Orbán’s campaign, which was dominated by his controversial support for Russia during the Ukraine invasion, resulted in Fidesz increasing its parliamentary majority, claiming 135 of 199 seats. Despite opposition efforts to unite against him, Orbán’s party retained its supermajority, allowing further influence over Hungary’s politics and social policies. In his victory speech, Orbán proudly declared the win as a triumph for Christian democratic, conservative, and patriotic values, sending a message to Europe about Hungary’s political future.