Live weblog for the 2026 election in Hungary: Magyar properly forward of Orbán | EUROtoday

On Apr 12, 2026

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Fidesz mouthpiece struggles for phrases

How do the 2 web sites we pit in opposition to one another, the non-government HVG and the Fidesz-affiliated Magyar Nemzet, react to the rising election outcomes?

The HVG frequently studies new interim outcomes. The headlines learn: “The Tisza achieved a two-thirds majority, Orbán congratulated Péter Magyar – Viktor Orbán: the election result is painful”

Magyar Nemzet studies underneath the outcomes graphic: “Viktor Orbán: We never give up!”

“The Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority, the count is over 70 percent”

“The rules for recounting votes have changed”

“Tamás Vargha: I would have congratulated, but the new MP doesn’t have time”

“Bence Rétvári thanked his supporters for their votes”

Only those that click on by means of will discover that Orbán congratulated his challenger on his victory. Apparently the editorial crew at Magyar Nemzet solely needed to spend round half an hour deliberating how one can course of this speech by the Prime Minister. Then a banner seems on the web page – however with the slogan “Never give up”.

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