Politics

‘Hungary has chosen Europe:’ European leaders congratulate Magyar on election win

Helen Wright

12.04.2026, 22:24

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who has long clashed with Orbán, said: “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.” — President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said: “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.” Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images

The Hungarian opposition won a landslide victory on Sunday evening.