Viktor Orban resigns parliament seat

In a dramatic exit from formal legislative politics, Viktor Orban has resigned his seat in the Hungarian parliament.

The move follows a crushing defeat for his Fidesz party in the recent general election, which saw the rise of a new opposition coalition.

Orban maintains that he will remain active in public life, focusing on grassroots organizing and challenging the new government's policies.

His successor, Peter Magyar, is preparing to meet with EU leaders in Brussels to discuss the unfreezing of billions in recovery funds that had been blocked during Orban's tenure.