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Hungary's Parliamentary Election Concludes for National Assembly Seats
(MENAFN) Voting in Hungary’s parliamentary election ended on Sunday, with over 8 million eligible voters casting their ballots to elect members of the 199-seat National Assembly. Polling stations opened at 6 am local time (0400 GMT) and closed at 7 pm (1700 GMT).
As of 5 pm (1500 GMT), the National Election Office reported an early voter turnout of 74.23%, surpassing the final turnout of any previous national election. The figure is notably higher than the 62.92% in the 2022 election, 63.21% in 2018, 45.02% in 2014, and 46.78% in 2010.
The National Election Office is expected to release the first preliminary results after 8 pm (1800 GMT). Under Hungary’s electoral system, 106 lawmakers are chosen through single-member constituencies, while 93 seats are allocated via national party lists. A 5% threshold is required for a party or alliance to enter parliament. To form a government, a party or alliance needs at least 100 seats in the National Assembly.
The election comes during the continued tenure of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary since 2010 with his ruling Fidesz party. The Fidesz government faces opposition from several parties, including the Tisza Party, led by Peter Magyar, which has gained traction in recent polls.
As of 5 pm (1500 GMT), the National Election Office reported an early voter turnout of 74.23%, surpassing the final turnout of any previous national election. The figure is notably higher than the 62.92% in the 2022 election, 63.21% in 2018, 45.02% in 2014, and 46.78% in 2010.
The National Election Office is expected to release the first preliminary results after 8 pm (1800 GMT). Under Hungary’s electoral system, 106 lawmakers are chosen through single-member constituencies, while 93 seats are allocated via national party lists. A 5% threshold is required for a party or alliance to enter parliament. To form a government, a party or alliance needs at least 100 seats in the National Assembly.
The election comes during the continued tenure of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has led Hungary since 2010 with his ruling Fidesz party. The Fidesz government faces opposition from several parties, including the Tisza Party, led by Peter Magyar, which has gained traction in recent polls.
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