The Hungarian press extensively reported on the elections in Bucharest. Publications from the neighboring country chose headlines that emphasize the low voter turnout and the political impact of Ciprian Ciucu’s victory.
Economx.hu selected a direct title about the elections in Bucharest: „Neighbors have decided: almost no one cared who the new mayor would be.” The Hungarian publication focused on the voters’ disinterest.
Only 32.71% of Bucharest residents voted. Approximately 589,000 out of the 1.8 million inhabitants of the Capital expressed their vote.
Transtelex thoroughly analyzed the elections in Bucharest. "Liberals take over the Capital until 2028, Ciucu's victory could disrupt the national power balance," the Hungarian publication headlined.
Transtelex emphasizes that the victory strengthens Ilie Bolojan. At the same time, it weakens President Nicușor Dan.
Transtelex dedicated a separate article to the statements of the new mayor. "Ciucu announces a new direction for the PNL" was the title chosen by the Hungarian publication.
Ciucu stated that the PNL is entering a period of stability. He wants to "shape a new generation of competent and integrated politicians."
HVG presented the Bucharest elections as a defeat for the far-right. The Hungarian publication highlights Ciucu's victory with 36% of the votes.
Anca Alexandrescu (AUR) obtained 21.94%. Daniel Băluță (PSD) ranked third with 20.51%.
Magyar Hang headlined: "The liberal candidate for mayor defeats the far-right candidates by a wide margin." The article analyzes the impact of the result on the Bolojan Government.
A defeat could have meant the prime minister's resignation from party leadership and government positions. The victory in Bucharest provides him with stability.
The Hungarian publications noted the difficult relationship between the new mayor and the president. HVG writes that Nicușor Dan "is not at all satisfied with the outcome."
Ciucu, the former mayor of Sector 6, regularly clashed with Dan. The president suffered "his first serious political defeat on his own turf."
The Hungarian press presents the Bucharest elections as another defeat for the AUR leader, after George Simion lost to Nicușor Dan in the presidential elections in the spring.
Now his candidate lost the elections for the Capital City Hall. HVG emphasizes that "the far-right seems to be accumulating defeats."
Economx.hu detailed the voter turnout figures in the Bucharest elections. In seven polling stations, the turnout was below 1%.
In no sector did the 50% threshold be reached. "A significant part of Bucharest's residents showed total indifference towards the elections," wrote the Hungarian publication.
Transtelex analyzed the candidates' strategies in the Bucharest elections. "Although many candidates presented themselves, four strong candidates faced off in the end," wrote the Hungarian publication.