Berlin, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Merz calls on Hungary's Magyar to 'join forces for united Europe'

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2026-04-12

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday offered his "heartfelt congratulations" to the winner of Hungary's parliamentary election Peter Magyar, whose Tisza party has defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz. "I am looking forward to working with you," Merz said in a post on the X platform addressed to Magyar, adding: "Let's join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe." jsk/jj ...

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