Forecasts: Defeat for national conservative ruling party in Hungary
The recently released statistics are based on only half of the tallied votes. If these numbers hold true, it would mark the worst performance for Fidesz since former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's return to power, 14 years ago. A new political movement, led by opposition leader Peter Magyar, has appeared on the scene and may have garnered nearly 31% of the votes. Presently, Fidesz is no longer represented in the government. Magyar is currently in discussions to have his party join the EPP faction in the European Parliament.
Orban had earlier this month dubbed the European election as "historic" because these polls would likely determine whether peace or war will prevail in Europe. Orban has a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and he's been hesitant regarding EU accession talks with Kiev while also hindering additional EU military support for Ukraine in the amount of billions. In early July, Hungary will assume the role of EU presidency.
