Viktor Orban speaks to a jubilant crowd in central Budapest. Photo: Reuters
(VOVworld)- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared victory in Hungary’s Sunday election, winning a second consecutive term. With 96% of the vote counted, his centre-right Fideaz party is projected to win 135 of the 199 seats in the parliament. Orban said the election result shows that Hungary is the most unified country in Europe and acknowledged government policies to create jobs, assist the poor, and defend territorial integrity. The election required only one round. The official result will be announced on April 25.