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Polling stations in Hungary closed at 19:00 local time in Budapest (20:00 Kyiv time), marking the end of parliamentary election day. The country recorded a historic turnout. As of 18:30, 77.8% of eligible voters had cast their ballots. Special correspondent of FREE\u0414OM in Europe, Vitalii Syzov, reported on the public mood and how the elections unfolded on April 12, UATV English<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

Such a high turnout has not been seen in parliamentary elections for a long time. On the right bank of the Danube, supporters of the opposition Tisza Party gathered to await the results and a speech by their leader P\u00e9ter Magyar. Earlier in the day, he made several statements outlining his plans and overall projected confidence in victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the very first day, we will have much to do, including anti-corruption measures. We must apply for Hungary\u2019s accession to the European Public Prosecutor\u2019s Office. We must create a national authority for the recovery and protection of assets. We must adopt everything and carefully review it all. There will be a transfer of power. It is necessary to assess the current state of the Hungarian budget and, in general, all ministries and institutions responsible for the transfer of power. We must review the exact situation regarding the handover of the country,\u201d P\u00e9ter Magyar said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n, leader of the Fidesz party, reiterated the key messages he voiced throughout the campaign, including strong criticism of Ukraine and the European Union.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a member of the European Union and insist on the rights that belong to EU member states. We oppose any centralization of the empire. We firmly defend national rights and sovereignty, as well as the founding treaty of the European Union. And we call on Brussels to respect these rights and the founding treaty. The principle of subsidiarity is key here,\u201d Orb\u00e1n stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

According to exit polls, the opposition Tisza Party is significantly ahead of the ruling Fidesz.<\/p>\n

It is worth recalling that on April 12, Hungarians voted to determine the new composition of parliament. The main contenders for the post of prime minister \u2014 incumbent Viktor Orb\u00e1n and opposition leader P\u00e9ter Magyar \u2014 both visited polling stations and cast their votes earlier in the day.<\/p>\n

Read also:<\/strong> Voting Begins in Hungary\u2019s Parliamentary Elections<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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