According to CNN and the Associated Press, Hungary's Prime Minister, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, claimed to have won his fourth straight election on Sunday.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban acknowledges cheering supporters during an election night.
As of Sunday night, Fidesz had secured over half of the votes, compared to 34% for a group of opposition parties, according to results released by Hungary's national election office and published by the AP.
Orb will continue as the longest-serving leader in the European Union if Fidesz wins.
Orb said in his victory speech that he could see it from the moon and from the Belgian capital.
Orb's opponents have accused him of unfair pre- election tactics, including using Hungary's Covid-19 vaccine website to send out false claims that his political adversaries were trying to bring Hungary into Russia.
Orb has been Hungary's prime minister since 2010. He has been a vocal supporter of the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans people. In January, Trump gave Orb his complete support and endorsement.
According to the United Nations, Hungary has accepted the fourth-most Ukrainian refugees of any country following Russia's invasion. A Hungarian non-governmental organization accused the country of inflating the figures in an attempt to claim more EU funds, according to the Guardian.
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