Victor Orban Acknowledges Defeat in Hungary's Elections

The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, has officially acknowledged the defeat of his political force in the parliamentary elections held in the country. The government leader has already had a phone conversation with the opposition leader, Peter Marki-Zay, congratulating him on his victory. This information was initially reported by Marki-Zay, and later confirmed by Orban during a meeting with his supporters in Budapest.

According to data provided by the electoral commission, after processing 60% of the ballots, the opposition "Dialogue" party has secured a significant lead. Preliminary estimates indicate that Marki-Zay’s political force will obtain 136 mandates in the 199-seat parliament, providing the opposition with the ability to form a stable majority and assume governance of the country.

In contrast, the ruling "Fidesz" party and its junior partner, the Christian Democratic People's Party, according to current results, are only receiving 56 mandates. For Viktor Orban, this marks the largest electoral defeat in recent decades, signifying a radical change in the political landscape of the country. The final election results will be summarized after processing data from all polling stations.