Viktor Orban quits parliament after Fidesz election defeat
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Updated · DW (English) · May 1
Viktor Orban quits parliament after Fidesz election defeat
15 articles · Updated · DW (English) · May 1
After Fidesz lost the 12 April vote, Orban said on Facebook he was needed to reorganise the "national side" and has not yet resigned as party leader.
Fidesz plans a leadership conference in June, but the party faces a dilemma: without Orban it could splinter, while with him it remains tied to allegations of corruption and autocratic rule.
Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar has accused Orban-linked figures of moving billions abroad before anti-corruption investigations, as media scrutiny intensifies over the former leader's family, allies and business network.
Can Peter Magyar dismantle Orban’s entrenched system and deliver real anti-corruption reforms, or will old power networks resist change?
With EU funds frozen and economic challenges mounting, how quickly can Hungary’s new government restore trust and unlock financial support?
What hidden risks or surprises could emerge as Hungary shifts from Orban’s autocracy to a promised liberal democracy under Magyar?