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eppur_se_muova

(42,056 posts) Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:08 PM Sunday

Hungarian polls close in 1hr (Noon CDT, 1300 EDT). The Independent is posting occasional updates.

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/hungary-elections-2026-live-updates-victor-orban-results-b2955998.html

Hope Orban gets what he deserves, and more.

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Hungarian polls close in 1hr (Noon CDT, 1300 EDT). The Independent is posting occasional updates. (Original Post) eppur_se_muova Sunday OP

75% voter turnout 2 hours before poll-close! AloeVera Sunday #1

Time to rid this world of fascists. Doodley Sunday #2

Any idea how soon the results will be known? Nt Fiendish Thingy Sunday #3

Can we trust the results? LeftInTX Sunday #4

If he loses - yes - otherwise lame54 Sunday #7

Yeah, I don't know. Johnny2X2X Sunday #9

. dalton99a Sunday #5

How closely does the challenger resemble Orban in policy? WarGamer Sunday #6

If only we were so lucky lame54 Sunday #8

There it is. BannonsLiver Sunday #10

Right on schedule! niyad Sunday #11

"Just asking questions." BannonsLiver Sunday #13

Exactly! niyad Sunday #19

Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins in congratulations for Magyar and Tisza muriel_volestrangler Sunday #21

You do not recall correctly. Torchlight Yesterday #22

Even if you get rid of one asshole, another one emerges. OGBuzz Sunday #12

Think "Jason and The Argonauts". BurnDoubt Sunday #14

Early results coming in. It is looking good blue-wave Sunday #15

With 21% counted, Tisza is currently projected to get 128 seats, Fidesz 62 and Mi Hazank 8 muriel_volestrangler Sunday #16

I think its finally over for orban SSJVegeta Sunday #17

46% reported, 135 - two seats over needed muriel_volestrangler Sunday #18

Looks like Orban conceded SSJVegeta Sunday #20

AloeVera

(4,305 posts)

1. 75% voter turnout 2 hours before poll-close!

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:22 PM

Sunday

Already 10% higher than 2022!

Good news imo. Polls indicated voter motivatation was much higher among the opposition.

Doodley

(11,962 posts)

2. Time to rid this world of fascists.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:24 PM

Sunday

Fiendish Thingy

(23,393 posts)

3. Any idea how soon the results will be known? Nt

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:37 PM

Sunday

LeftInTX

(34,524 posts)

4. Can we trust the results?

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:44 PM

Sunday

lame54

(39,851 posts)

7. If he loses - yes - otherwise

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:13 PM

Sunday

Johnny2X2X

(24,299 posts)

9. Yeah, I don't know.

Reply to LeftInTX (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:22 PM

Sunday

Today is probably the start of a long fight.

dalton99a

(94,552 posts)

5. .

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:47 PM

Sunday

WarGamer

(18,699 posts)

6. How closely does the challenger resemble Orban in policy?

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:12 PM

Sunday

Former allies right? IIRC, still opposes support of Ukraine and is anti-immigration.

Kinda like Trump getting replaced by Vance.

lame54

(39,851 posts)

8. If only we were so lucky

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:14 PM

Sunday

BannonsLiver

(20,670 posts)

10. There it is.

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:33 PM

Sunday

niyad

(132,898 posts)

11. Right on schedule!

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #10)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:02 PM

Sunday

BannonsLiver

(20,670 posts)

13. "Just asking questions."

Reply to niyad (Reply #11)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:16 PM

Sunday

niyad

(132,898 posts)

19. Exactly!

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #13)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:21 PM

Sunday

muriel_volestrangler

(106,315 posts)

21. Ukraine's Zelenskyy joins in congratulations for Magyar and Tisza

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:45 PM

Sunday

In a post on X, he says:

“Congratulations to @magyarpeterMP and the TISZA party on their resounding victory. It is important when constructive approach prevails.

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.”

Torchlight

(6,915 posts)

22. You do not recall correctly.

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #6)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 08:45 AM

Yesterday

Good luck!

OGBuzz

(386 posts)

12. Even if you get rid of one asshole, another one emerges.

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:08 PM

Sunday

Czech Republic recently elected a right wing populist billionaire and huge fan of Trump, Andrej Babis. He will continue to run interference inside NATO and the EU on behalf of Putin and Trump, even if Orban is gone.