The day the Tisza Party swept away Viktor Orbán’s 16-year regime

On April 12, 2026, Hungary held its 10th free election, resulting in a landslide victory for the Tisza Party, leading to Viktor Orbán and Fidesz-KDNP leaving office after 16 years. Péter Magyar is expected to become prime minister. The election saw a record turnout of around 80%, while smaller parties like Mi Hazánk and the Democratic Coalition performed poorly. The atmosphere during the election day was tense, with Fidesz supporters visibly saddened by the results, while Tisza supporters celebrated their victory.