Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he would be leaving Parliament following his election loss to Peter Magyar.
In a video address, Orban said he would better serve the country by leading a “reorganization of the national movement” and that he needed to leave parliament to do so. He has served in Parliament uninterrupted since 1990. This move ends his 36-year streak in elected office.
“For nearly four decades, I have led our community. During that time, we have gone through successes and failures, victories and defeats in elections. But one thing has remained unchanged: this camp has always been the most cohesive and united political community in Hungary, and this unity is now very much needed by Hungary,” he told his supporters.
“The presidium proposes that I continue my work as the head of Fidesz, and if the Congress honors me with its trust, I am willing to take on the
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