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Orban’s Victory Speech Gives Clues to His Future Strategy
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban waves to his supporters during the governing Fidesz-KDNP party's event after the general election and national referendum on the child protection law in Budapest, Hungary, 03 April 2022. EPA-EFE/ZOLTAN FISCHER
The National Election Office said Fidesz would have 135 seats, a two-thirds majority, and the opposition alliance would have 56 seats.
Viktor Orban Won the Elections in Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (Reuters) - Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a third straight term in power in Sunday elections after his anti-immigration campaign message secured a strong majority for his party in parliament, granting him two-thirds of seats based on preliminary results.
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