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Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Tusk said the result counters fears that Europe is moving toward authoritarian rule after Tisza ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power.
- On Monday, Peter Magyar and the center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power in Hungary. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk hailed the result, saying Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule.
- This election follows 2025 victories by centrist Nicusor Dan in Romania and Moldova's pro-European ruling party over Russia-aligned rivals. Tusk noted many feared a trend toward "authoritarian, corrupt regimes" across the region.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the victory a "heavy defeat" for "right-wing populism." Irish Tanaiste Simon Harris congratulated Magyar, saying, "Hungary is back at the heart of Europe."
- Tusk confirmed he spoke with Magyar to congratulate him, noting the incoming leader plans to visit Warsaw. "I think our relationship will be absolutely exceptional," Tusk said.
- The Polish leader expressed relief the region is "not doomed to corrupt and authoritarian governments," describing what Orban's government became after many years in power. Poland and Hungary share NATO membership and close trade ties.
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Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orban's 16‑year grip on power.
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