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Leaders across the Balkans congratulated Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party after they triumphed over Viktor Orban\u2019s Fidesz \u2013 Orban\u2019s Serb allies also praised the defeated right-wing strongman.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balkan political allies of Peter Magyar\u2019s opposition party Tisza reacted with enthusiasm to its landslide victory in Sunday\u2019s general elections in Hungary that ended the 16-year rule of Viktor Orban\u2019s Fidesz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just spoke to Peter Magyar on the phone and congratulated him on his convincing election victory in Hungary,\u201d Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur objective is to enhance political dialogue, deepen economic and energy cooperation, and address outstanding issues in a spirit of good neighbourliness and partnership,\u201d added Plenkovic, whose Christian Democratic Union, like Magyar\u2019s Tisza, is a member of the European People\u2019s Party alliance at the European level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, whose National Liberal Party is also a member of the European People\u2019s Party, offered \u201cwarm congratulations\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur priority is to work together to improve the lives of our citizens, in a stronger, more united, and more competitive European Union,\u201d said Bolojan in a possible reference to Orban\u2019s disruptive tactics within the European bloc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bosnia and Herzegovina\u2019s Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic also expressed hope for improved ties between Budapest and Sarajevo after strained relations during Orban\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to a new chapter in relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary, based on mutual respect, genuine partnership and shared European values,\u201d Konakovic wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kosovo\u2019s Prime Minister Albin Kurti, also writing on X, said his country \u201cwelcomes the Hungarian people\u2019s support for European Union values\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his long rule, Orban developed strong relationships with right-wing Serb politicians, particularly the president of neighbouring Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, and the Bosnian Serbs\u2019 strongman leader Milorad Dodik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vucic congratulated Magyar on his victory, while praising his outgoing ally Orban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI believe in the continuation of good cooperation between Hungary and Serbia, and I am grateful to Viktor Orban for making such relations possible,\u201d Vucic wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening before the elections in Hungary, Vucic posted a message of support for Orban on Instagram, stating he was \u201cinfinitely grateful to him for the friendship between Serbs and Hungarians\u2026 Whatever the result, thank you, Viktor, for everything and support in the elections tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Republika Srpska, Bosnia\u2019s Serb-dominated entity, the President of the National Assembly, Nenad Stevandic, did not congratulate Magyar but lavished praise on Orban instead, suggesting he could rise again, \u201cphoenix-like\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOrban has lost a political battle, but laid the foundations of European sovereigntism, anti-migration and anti-war policies,\u201d Stevandic wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Turkey, the opposition welcomed Magyar\u2019s victory over Orban, who had good relations with the autocratic Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom a prison cell in Silivri, I send my warmest congratulations to the Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar and to every voter who stood in line to defend the rule of law,\u201d imprisoned Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour victory belongs to all of us who believe that ballots are stronger than fear, and that justice, however delayed, is never defeated. Istanbul stands with Budapest. The tide is turning,\u201d Imamoglu declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Erdogan has not made any statement about the result so far.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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