Orbán gives up Hungarian parliament seat to focus on rebuilding Fidesz party; chief of staff Gergely Gulyás to lead faction.
Viktor Orbán has given up his seat in the new Hungarian parliament, despite being the top candidate on the Fidesz party list. He said rebuilding the party is his priority, and his chief of staff Gergely Gulyás will lead the parliamentary faction.
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Viktor Orbán has given up his seat in the new Hungarian parliament, despite being the top candidate on the Fidesz party list. He said rebuilding the party is his priority, and his chief of staff Gergely Gulyás will lead the parliamentary faction.
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