Viktor Orban has publicly welcomed AfD’s victory in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, portraying the result as a politically significant moment for Germany and Europe. The reaction from the former Hungarian prime minister comes at a time when the radical right is seeking to expand its influence in several EU countries.
Direct message after the Saxony-Anhalt result
In a post on the social network X, Orban congratulated Alice Weidel, Ulrich Sigmund and AfD for what he called a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
“A great night for Germany and Europe! Congratulations to Alice Weidel, Ulrich Sigmund and the entire AfD on their landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt! Buckle up. This is only the beginning!” he wrote.
AfD strengthens its position in German politics
AfD’s result in this state is being read as another sign of the party’s growing strength on the German political scene.
AfD is considered a radical right-wing force, and its rise is being seen as a sign of the advance of populist currents in Germany.
Political ties between Orban and AfD
For years, Orban has maintained close ties with conservative and populist right-wing figures and parties in Europe and beyond.
AfD and its leader Alice Weidel are part of that pattern, and she has held several meetings with Orban in Budapest.
Orban’s own political context
His statement comes after Orban, who led Hungary for 16 years, lost the April 12 parliamentary election to the conservative Peter Magyar.
Despite the defeat in his own country, he continues to position himself openly in European political debates, especially when it comes to ideological allies in the nationalist and populist camp.
His open support for AfD shows that Orban is trying to preserve political weight at the European level through ties with the radical right.
The result in Saxony-Anhalt, accompanied by this strong political reaction, is expected to further fuel debate over shifting balances in German and European politics.