Orbán's party takes most votes in Hungary's EU election, but new challenger scores big win

Hungary’s Viktor Orban wins EU election, loses major support

Despite receiving 44% of vote and electing 11 members to European Parliament, Orban's right-wing Fidesz party faced its worst election result in nearly 2 decades, both nationally and within EU - Anadolu Ajansı

Orban party loses major support in Hungary's EU election

Although his populist Fidesz party won 44% of votes in Sunday's EU election, a newcomer is threatening Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's grip on power.

Orban Challenger Says Strong Election Showing Marks Breakthrough For Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed victory for his long-ruling Fidesz party after European and local elections on June 9, but a former loyalist mounting a more EU-friendly challenge said his new party's success marked the start of a political breakthrough.

Orbán's party strongest but loses ground in EU elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party emerged strongest in Sunday's EU elections but lost ground, according to almost-final results, in what could be its worst score in its 14-year rule.

Orbán's party takes most votes in Hungary's EU election, but new challenger scores big win

"The story of the European elections in Hungary has two major takeaways," said FRANCE 24's correspondent in Budapest, Luke Brown. "The record-high turnout – 50% of Hungarian voters – that's 13 percentage points higher than in 2019, but also the arrival on the scene of a new serious challenger to the Prime Minister Vikor Orban," he added.

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán stumbles in EU election

In a new rival Peter Magyar, the prime minister’s Fidesz party ‘has a real challenger.’