Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has hailed the "glorious" victory of Peter Magyar in the parliamentary elections in Hungary, considering it an important moment for European unity.
In a reaction published on the social network X, Tusk declared: "Hungary, Poland, Europe united again! Glorious victory, dear friends!", while also adding the Hungarian phrase "Ruszkik haza!" ("Russians, go home!"), signaling his stance against Russian influence in the region.
Magyar's victory comes against the outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orbán, known for his nationalist policies and close relations with Moscow. Tusk sharply criticized this closeness, underlining the need for a stronger orientation towards the European Union.
The election result is seen as a potential change in Hungary's political direction, paving the way for a more pro-European approach and a distancing from Russian influence in its foreign policy.