Next-gen Fidesz? PM Orbán ousts lots of MPs to thrive in the 2026 elections
In the run-up to the 2026 elections, Fidesz has begun a spectacular purge within its ranks. They are planning to replace current MPs and constituency chairmen on an almost unprecedented scale. In doing so, the Fidesz party is not only updating its political image, but also sending out a clear message: in addition to stability, the party is also ready for renewal.
According to Szabad Európa, the extent of the change is illustrated by estimates that up to 40 current MPs could be replaced. Fidesz has structured its regional organisation around 106 single-member constituencies, the presidents elected there will automatically be candidates for the seats. So replacing local chairpersons would mean a complete renewal of the political “blood circulation”.
Experience is no longer enough in the Fidesz party, time for some fresh faces
The change is being felt at all levels. In Borsod, for example, names who have represented Fidesz for decades are being dropped. Richárd Hörcsik, who has been a member of parliament since 1990, and Gábor Riz, who has been a key figure in the region since 2010, are now being pushed into the background. Yet both have produced impressive electoral results in the past. In Miskolc, János Kiss is also saying goodbye, even though he managed to defeat his left-wing opponent in a close battle in 2022. This shows that for the party, it is not past results but future chances that count.
The new candidates include a number of local political figures who represent a fresher image than before. In Csongrád county, for example, Gábor Czirbus, deputy mayor of Makó after the retirement of János Lázár, will be the new challenger. In Vas county, Csaba Hende will be replaced by Zoltán Vámos, the county’s chief bailiff. In Győr, too, a new era begins, with Ákos Kara being replaced by Dávid Fekete, who led the local Fidesz faction. In Pécs, László Őri will try to win back the city for Fidesz.
Radical changes in Budapest
In the capital, the change is particularly drastic: in 17 of the 18 constituencies, the former candidates have been completely replaced. This is partly due to the fact that Fidesz has fought almost exclusively losing battles in Budapest in recent years.
Among the departures are well-known politicians such as Zsolt Németh, one of the party’s founders and a member of Fidesz’s parliamentary group since 1990. But Szilárd Németh, the “respectable” Németh, Botond Sára, the former government commissioner, and Balázs Fürjes, who was formerly in charge of Budapest’s development, are also missing. The only exception is Mónika Dunai, who won in Rákosmente in 2022. She is the only one who, for the time being, could keep her seat.
The generational transition is not entirely peaceful. In Érd, for example, the party leadership’s push for a candidate who had performed poorly in the mayoral elections, despite the protests of the local KDNP organisation, caused serious tensions. The incumbent, András Aradszki, who had previously won his district by a convincing margin, did not get another chance, despite having announced his intention to run. Katalin Kardosné Gyurkó was rumoured to be backed by Viktor Orbán himself. Similar situations have occurred elsewhere, which shows that change is not always the result of unanimous decisions, but often involves a strong central will.
End of an era?
There are several factors behind this. One of the most important is electoral competitiveness: the party has realised that it is not possible to give fresh impetus to campaigns with outdated, often politically worn-out faces. In addition, social changes, the emergence of new voters, the changing political climate in big cities, require a fresh approach. Younger generations are harder to reach with old political actors.
The current transformation may also mark the end of an era: Fidesz is slowly saying goodbye to the politicians who played a decisive role in the first decades after the fall of communism. They are being replaced by new players who, if successful, could shape the party’s future for decades to come. The scale and pace of change shows that Fidesz not only wants to respond to challenges, but also to proactively shape its political environment. The only question is whether the electorate is ready to accept the new faces and whether the party can maintain its political supremacy with the new generation.
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Yet the Viktator remains. Never mind, he will loose this election and end up in the garbage bin of history!
He is just in panic mode so he is firing everyone in his corrupt disgusting party.
It’s not local MP’s which are responsible for the decline in Fidesz popularity. It is the leadership which is Orban and figures such as lunatic Kover Laszlo and Russian Szijjarto. Orban is shuffling the deck chairs of the Titanic.
Interesting.
It will be of INTEREST, if they “come out” those who write commentary’s under the “various” Pseudonym they USE, from there Membership of the Fidesz Political Party.
“Shallow” group of individuals that just feed, infest – into the FACTUAL picture over-all of FACT – the cataclysmic DECLINE of Hungary – worsening – that has been DELIVERED to us by the Orban led Fidesz Government – a “toxic” in culture of Heinous HISTORY – to the citizens and the name of our country – Hungary.
I have used this platform in the past, expressing that a “Blood Bath” sooner than later, as the OVER-All picture of Hungary, just not the internal pressure in-side Hungary, the citizens POWER of there VOICE – there opposition but the GROWING pressurization being RIGHTLY “aimed” at Victor Mihaly. Orban and his Fidesz Government – GLOBALLY intensifies.
“Vesuvius” – nears ERUPTING.
Orban, referring to the subject of this article, living in a CONUNDRUM – all directions he looks.
WHAT a GROWING life of CHAOS – he propels HIMSELF that will end in HUMILIATION & Disgrace.
The “GROWING” rumbles have grow in the “inner sanctum” of the Fidesz Party – not HELPED by the continual trend of the Economy in Hungary, declining under performing to Government forecasts and Budgets – at a HORRENDOUS degree on the down-side – that continue to highlight, we are Hungary, a country in a GARGANTUAN – economic & financial – MESS.
Mihaly Varga, the former Minister of Finance over a decade in that position, that saw Varga “drive” this country through the lack of his economic and financial INCOMPETENCE – into an abyss, of a new dark age for the Economic & Financial future PROSPECTS of Hungary.
Varga – his time – his LEGACY as the Minister of Finance in the Orban led Fidesz Government – a monumental FAILURE.
Vargas “shuffle” to the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Hungary, internally the “corridors” of the Fidesz Party rooms and “meeting” places, the Varga name – was “on the nose” as Minister of Finance.
Varga – had “Big Brother” as his PROTECTOR – V. M. Orban.
Orban – “elevating” his “friend” fellow founding FATHER of the Fidesz Political Party – Mihaly Varga, to the Governorship role of the Central Bank of Hungary – whilst Orban thought “cooled” the room, did FAIL, through the “down the line” opinions inside the Fidesz Party, that Mihaly Varga was NOT deserve / warrant being “shuffled” into the position he now holds.
Orban – the Varga “cover up” – commenced the FRACTURING that grows in-side the Fidesz Party.
Orbans – “clean out” – re-fresh, re-new – the NEED of INJECTION of new faces ideas – will EXPLODE – the RAMIFICATIONS in-side the Fidesz Party sooner than later certainly, prior to the Spring 2026 National Elections, and our DECLINING Economy.
FACT – can you IMAGE the “atmosphere” in-side the Fidesz Political Party – in SOMEWHAT – Panic Mode.
– the “running for cover”.
– the “cover ups”.
– the BLAME games.
– divisional/widening of “factions” of the Fidesz Party.
– evaporation of “inter” party TRUST.
Numbers in Orbans “culling” – Fidesz Party members – who don’t WISH to be retired off or “moved” aside – wanting to REMAIN in there present officialdom positions ???
These are just few of what Victor Mihaly. Orban – has “stirred” up in his “cleansing” supposed attempt to CLEAR out the Dead Wood of the Fidesz Party – to “ignite” – to re-new, refresh – stimulate – the Fidesz Party in his – what will be a LOST cause, for him Personally and his Fidesz Party – in seeking being re-elected in the Spring of 2026.
STRONG possibility, that a HUMONGOUS “turn around” could HAPPEN, raising serious questions as to whether or NOT, he Orban, remembering the state of the Economy come Spring 2026 will be WORSE than as I commentate, question(s) – broadly in the Fidesz Political Party, the entire membership base of the Fidesz Party, finding him-self POWERFULLY being CHALLENGED as the Leader – the face of the Fidesz Political Party.
Orban – now stands, slowly SINKING in “quick-sand” – that will claim him – “bring him down” – see his DEMISE – the end of his Prime Ministership of Hungary and “in-glorious ” Political career.
Orban, what ever the depth of CHALLENGE he is GOING to face – we HUNGARIANS know – in his conscience – that Orban will put him-self FIRST, and Family and our country HUNGARY – a “distanced” second.
Orban – this does apply to HIM, and he “personifies it at ALL cost, that when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and TRY to hang on.
Orban – body weight – and history of the man, he will not be able to HANG on.