József Tóbiás, the leader of the Socialists’ local chapter, said the election was an example of “new social cooperation”. It is now clear that the Socialists can work together with civil organisations, while “insular” parties are doomed to failure, he said.

The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) said the victory was a “message of change”, while Viktor Szigetvári, leader of the opposition Együtt (Together) party, said the result returned hope that Hungarian politics can be built on “straight talk and honesty”.

The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) called for early elections, insisting that Fidesz had lost the “moral ground” for governing. The local representative of Jobbik said the results were “not a victory for the left but a debacle for Fidesz”.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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