* A partial vote count has predicted a strong lead for Viktor Orban's Fidesz party
* Victory would give Orban mandate for a fourth term as Hungary's Prime Minister
* Orban told party officials and supporters that Sunday's vote was a 'huge victory'
* With 75 per cent of votes tallied, Fidesz-led coalition has 54.5 per cent of votes
* Voters have been electing lawmakers to the country's 199-seat parliament
Populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed victory in Hungary's elections saying his win is so big 'you can see it from the moon'.
A partial vote count has predicted a strong lead for Orban's Fidesz party, which would give him a mandate for a fourth term.
In a ten minute speech to party officials and supporters at an election night event in Budapest, Orban addressed a crowd cheering 'Viktor!' and declared it was a 'huge victory' for his party.
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WNU Editor: The election campaign was dominated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Orban's lengthy association with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In his victory speech, Orban called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky one of the "opponents" that he had to overcome during the campaign .... Viktor Orban, Hungary's authoritarian leader, calls Zelensky an 'opponent' after winning reelection (CNN).
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Wins Re-election With An Overwhelming Majority
Hungary’s pro-Putin PM Orban claims victory in national vote -- AP
Hungary's authoritarian leader Viktor Orban wins fourth term in general election -- France 24
Hungary election: Nationalist PM Viktor Orban claims victory -- BBC
Orban scores crushing victory as Ukraine war solidifies support -- Reuters
Hungary: Orban declares victory in parliamentary election -- DW
Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term as Hungary’s prime minister -- The Guardian
Nationalist Viktor Orban declares victory in Hungary election -- CNBC
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Orban’s government has accepted some 500,000 Ukrainian refugees since the war started. While at the same time protecting their own borders vigorously against illegal invaders. He’s also made strong statements supporting Ukraine’s security and national integrity.
Long association with Putin? Hungary is a small landlocked nation who is not about to shove it’s head up the ass of the largest regional power. (Russia)
Orban has also supported and campaigned on the procreation of Hungarian families and childbirth.
I’m glad Orban won. He’s a model of what US politicians should be - A leader who puts his nation first.
RussInSoCal, don't say stuffs so confidently, if you don't live in this shit place like I do. Your statements on this matter are factually wrong.
Agreed Russ the stance of Hungary shouldn’t go unnoticed. Major powers are just escalators to hell, good on them for holding the line. Just don’t mess with the paprika in that country. Seriously don’t
Could you expand a little in how I’m wrong? From where I live it looks ok in Hungary. Your cities aren’t packed with homeless encampments. Your architecture is attractive. Your borders are secure.
I’d honestly like to know how it’s so bad in Hungary
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