Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has decided not to take up his parliamentary seat following a political defeat in the latest vote.
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday that he would not take up his parliamentary seat after a defeat in a key vote. The decision is a surprise after more than a decade in parliament.
Orbán says he will use the time outside the chamber to reorganise his party, Fidesz, and prepare a political counter-move. The opposition calls the move a tactical retreat.
Analysts say Orbán's choice could weaken his grip on legislation but may also strengthen his image as a leader who stands above day-to-day party politics.
Source: DR