Taoiseach Micheál Martin has congratulated Péter Magyar and his Tisza party on winning Hungary’s parliamentary elections, praising the strong participation of voters.

He said he looks forward to working with the Prime Minister-elect to strengthen relations between Ireland and Hungary, grounded in their shared membership of the European Union and commitment to common values. Martin also noted that Ireland held the EU Presidency when Hungary joined the Union in May 2004, and that Ireland is preparing for a new Presidency term in July. As the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Government aims to reinforce bilateral links with the incoming administration in Budapest.