French President Emmanuel Macron reported in X that he called Madyar to congratulate him on his victory.
“France welcomes the victory of democratic participation, the commitment of the Hungarian people to the values of the European Union, as well as Hungary's European commitment. Together, let us move forward towards a more sovereign Europe,” Macron wrote.
Most beszéltem Magyar Péterrel, hogy gratuláljak neki a magyarországi győzelméhez!
Franciaország üdvözli a demokratikus részvétel győzelmét, a magyar nép ragaszkodását az Európai Unió értékeihez, valamint Magyarország európai elkötelezettségét.… pic.twitter.com/GXBxreTMSs
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 12, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz also congratulated Madyar on his success. “The Hungarian people have made a choice. My heartiest congratulations on your electoral success, dear Peter Madyar! I look forward to working with you. Let's join forces for a strong, secure and above all united Europe!” – he wrote.
The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear @magyarpeterMP. I am looking forward to working with you. Let's join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe. Gratulálok, kedves Magyar Péter!
— Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) April 12, 2026
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni congratulated Madyar and wished him success. She also thanked the current Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, “for many years of close cooperation.”
“Italy and Hungary are countries bound by deep bonds of friendship, and I am confident that we will continue constructive cooperation in the interests of our peoples and will solve common problems at the European and international levels,” Meloni wrote.
Congratulazioni per la chiara vittoria elettorale a Peter Magyar, al quale il governo italiano augura buon lavoro. Ringrazio il mio amico Viktor Orban per l'intensa collaborazione di questi anni, e so che anche dall'opposizione continuerà a servire la sua Nazione. Italia e…
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) April 12, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote briefly: “Tonight the heart of Europe beats stronger in Hungary.”
Ma este Europa szíve erősebben dobog Magyarországon.
Europe's heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) April 12, 2026
Context
Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on April 12, in which, according to preliminary vote counts, the opposition Tisza party won. Orban has already admitted defeat to his Fidesz party and congratulated his rivals on their victory.
