Reactions in Romania to the Hungarian elections

Leaders in Bucharest sent messages of congratulations to Péter Magyar on his victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections

Leyla Cheamil, 14.04.2026, 14:00

Romanian President Nicuşor Dan congratulated Péter Magyar on his victory in Sunday’s elections in Hungary. The leader in Bucharest emphasized that “the Hungarian people spoke with a clear and strong voice” in the parliamentary election held in the neighbouring country. Nicuşor Dan noted that Romania and Hungary are neighbours, partners, and members of the European Union and NATO, and expressed his desire to open a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. “I look forward to building a new chapter in the Romanian-Hungarian relations, based on mutual respect, open dialogue, and our shared commitment to European and Euro-Atlantic values. There are extraordinary opportunities to collaborate in the areas of regional security, economic cooperation, and the well-being of our peoples,” the Romanian head of state wrote on X.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan also congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory. The head of the Bucharest government has stated that he looks forward to the further strengthening of the strategic partnership, with an emphasis on economic and sectoral cooperation. According to him, the priority is cooperation to improve the lives of citizens in both countries within a stronger, more united, and more competitive European Union.

Romania’s foreign minister, Oana Ţoiu, also welcomed the historic moment of change in Budapest, stating that it is proof that “the power of citizens who choose to demand a better future through  ballot is sovereign.” Oana Ţoiu had a telephone conversation with her future counterpart, Anita Orban, with the discussion focusing on a new approach to Hungarian foreign policy, based on mutual respect and a shared ambition to improve the quality of life for our citizens, according to a post on social media platform X.

For his part, Kelemen Hunor, president of the Democratic Union of Ethnic Hungarians in Romania—which is part of the ruling coalition alongside the PSD, PNL, and USR—congratulated the Tisza Party and Péter Magyar on their victory. He stressed on his Facebook page that the elections in Hungary saw a record voter turnout, stating that Hungarians “both within and beyond Hungary’s borders” exercised their right to vote in large numbers.

The opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won a majority in the Budapest Parliament, bringing an end to the 16-year uninterrupted rule of Viktor Orbán’s FIDESZ party. Tisza is expected to secure a two-thirds majority in the legislature. Péter Magyar promises a new era for Hungary and a change not only of government but also of regime. He has asked the country’s president to convene the new parliament as soon as possible so that the transition period is as short as possible. (MI)