Hungary's Fidesz Party Sticks with Orban After Big Election Loss

Hungary’s political scene just got more interesting. Even after losing a major election in April, the Fidesz party still chose Viktor Orban as its leader. Orban, who led Hungary for 14 years as prime minister, remains a key figure in European right-wing politics. Known for pushing what he calls an "illiberal democracy, " Orban has been a controversial but influential voice for conservatives worldwide.The April vote was a major upset. The center-right Tisza party won big, taking two-thirds of parliament and even reversing some of Orban’s old constitutional changes. This loss forced Fidesz into a tough spot—they had to switch from running the government to being the opposition. Despite the pressure, Orban refused to step aside. His speech at the party meeting was clear: "I never give up. " But with polls showing Fidesz’s support dropping from 39% to just 17%, some wonder how long he can hold on. Orban admitted responsibility for the defeat but called Fidesz a "fantastic governing party" for 16 years. Now, the challenge is to rebuild. The party needs to adapt to survive in opposition and maybe win back voters. With Tisza’s popularity still rising, Fidesz has a steep climb ahead.