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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X: “Hungary 🇭🇺 Poland 🇵🇱 Europe 🇪🇺 Back together! Glorious victory, dear friends! Ruszkik haza!”
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also reacted on X, stating: “Hungary has chosen Europe. Europe has always chosen Hungary. A country reclaims its European path. The Union grows stronger,”
French President Emmanuel Macron said he had spoken to Magyar and that France welcomed this victory.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism about future cooperation, saying: “I am looking forward to working with you. Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe,”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also congratulated Magyar on X: “Ukraine has always sought good-neighbourly relations with everyone in Europe and we are ready to advance our cooperation with Hungary. Europe and every European nation must get stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability. We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe.”
Former U.S. President Barack Obama said in a Facebook post: “The victory of the opposition in Hungary yesterday, like the Polish election in 2023, is a victory for democracy, not just in Europe but around the world. Most of all, it’s a testament to the resilience and determination of the Hungarian people – and a reminder to all of us to keep striving for fairness, equality and the rule of law.”
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