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Orban Steps Down as MP, Eyes Fidesz Leadership Retention

4/28/2026

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Orban announced he will vacate his parliamentary seat but may stay Fidesz leader if re-elected at the June congress.
He stepped down after Fidesz lost to the Tisza Party in the April 12 election and will lose his 7.58 million forint monthly salary, roughly €20,500.
The party’s executive board met in Budapest on April 28 to discuss restructuring, Erik Bánki’s retirement, and Orban’s possible continuation as chairman.

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Orban announced he will vacate his parliamentary seat but may stay Fidesz leader if re-elected at the June congress.
He stepped down after Fidesz lost to the Tisza Party in the April 12 election and will lose his 7.58 million forint monthly salary, roughly €20,500.
The party’s executive board met in Budapest on April 28 to discuss restructuring, Erik Bánki’s retirement, and Orban’s possible continuation as chairman.