Hungarian democracy has demonstrated its resilience through exceptionally high voter turnout in Sunday’s parliamentary election, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Gergely Gulyás said after polls closed at 7pm. Speaking at the Fidesz–KDNP election night headquarters in Budapest, Gulyás described the participation rate as evidence of a ‘very strong’ democratic system.
He welcomed all those who took part in the vote, arguing that high turnout has historically characterized elections held under national right-wing governments. According to Gulyás, voters have consistently felt a heightened sense of responsibility to participate in such political contexts.
The minister also pointed to what he described as a ‘massive mobilization effort’ by the governing alliance, which he said played a key role in driving turnout to unusually high levels. He stressed that the scale of participation would lend increased legitimacy to the next National Assembly.
‘We are pleased that the democratic mandate of the next National Assembly will be stronger than ever before due to the high turnout,’ Gulyás said, framing the turnout as a reinforcement of institutional stability.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence in the electoral outcome, stating that Fidesz–KDNP expects to secure the parliamentary majority required to form the next government. ‘We are confident that voters will secure the 100-seat majority necessary for Fidesz and KDNP to win the election and form a government,’ he added.
Final results are expected later in the evening. Voter turnout broke the national record set in 2002, when participation reached 73.5 per cent, with turnout standing at 77.8 per cent at the close of polls.
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