Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Saturday, April 25, that he is resigning his seat in parliament following his party’s recent electoral defeat.
In a video message posted to social media, Orban stated that he would not take up his mandate in the new legislative session, as he is currently needed to “reform the national camp” rather than serve in the opposition benches.
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While stepping back from parliament, Orban expressed his readiness to remain at the helm of the Fidesz party, which he has led since 1993, provided he receives the support of the party congress in June.
Gergely Gulyas, the former head of the Prime Minister’s Office, has been tapped to lead the restructured parliamentary faction.
Orban’s departure marks the end of a 16-year era of governance that began in 2010. His defeat has already triggered significant shifts in regional dynamics, particularly regarding the long-stalled €90-billion EU loan for Ukraine.
