Former Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali has reacted after the opposition's victory in the general elections in Hungary.

In a Facebook message, Spiropali writes that if Hungary enters a new political phase, this is not just a change of government. It is a deeper signal for Europe itself.

"The fact that a figure like Peter Magyar, who emerged on the scene only a few years ago, manages to win massively and mobilize an entire society shows that even in consolidated and entrenched systems in power, there is room for change. And that political energy is not locked up, but waiting for the moment to express itself."

"This major change in Hungary means that even in the heart of Europe, societies still have the power to restore balance, correct deviations and seek functioning institutions," writes SP MP Elisa Spiropali.

The full message.

If Hungary enters a new political phase, this is not just a change of government. It is a deeper signal for Europe itself.

For many years, Viktor Orban's model has challenged one of the fundamental principles of the European Union; that democracy is not just a vote, but also a standard, not just a majority, but also a limitation of power.

The fact that a figure like Peter Magyar, who emerged on the scene only a few years ago, manages to win massively and mobilize an entire society shows that even in consolidated and entrenched systems of power, there is room for change. And that political energy is not locked up, but waiting for the moment to express itself.

This major change in Hungary means that even in the heart of Europe, societies still have the power to restore balance, correct deviations, and seek functioning institutions.

But above all, it means that Europe, today, won a bigger battle: self-confidence. At a time when external influences, including Russian influence, have sought to erode this confidence, such a turnaround shows that European values ​​are not just principles on paper, but major forces that can be reclaimed and defended by societies themselves.

This is an important reminder for everyone: Europe is not a permanent state. It is an ongoing process to maintain, protect and strengthen functioning democracy.

In this sense, Hungary is not just Hungary. It is a test for all of us.

Because Europe is not measured by how far power goes, but by how well its borders function.