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Fruzsina Skrabski, a former advisor to Hungarian President Katalin Novák, announced on Friday that she has left the ruling Fidesz party, accusing it of deception and expressing hope for the emergence of a new political formation. In a statement published by *HVG* , Skrabski said she felt "betrayed" by the party’s leadership, particularly after Novák’s resignation in April 2025 amid a scandal over the pardoning of a convicted child abuser.
Skrabski’s departure follows months of internal tensions within Fidesz, which has faced sustained criticism over governance, corruption allegations, and a crackdown on dissent. Her decision to leave comes as the party prepares for local elections in October 2026, where it will seek to maintain its dominance in Hungary’s political landscape. Skrabski, who served as a communications advisor to Novák before her resignation, did not specify whether she would join an opposition party or form a new movement, but indicated that she believes a political realignment is necessary to address what she described as systemic failures under Fidesz.
The announcement adds to a growing wave of defections from the party, reflecting broader disillusionment among former allies and critics of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. In Budapest, political analysts note that Skrabski’s exit could signal further fragmentation within Fidesz’s support base, particularly among younger voters and urban professionals who have grown increasingly critical of the party’s authoritarian tendencies and economic policies.
Skrabski’s departure also coincides with broader regional shifts in European politics. In Spain, Miriam González, wife of former UK Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, registered a new centrist party called *Democracia 21* on Friday, positioning it as an alternative to both the governing Socialists and the right-wing opposition . While González has not yet confirmed whether she will run for office, her move underscores a trend of political fragmentation across Europe, where traditional parties struggle to retain influence amid rising populism and public dissatisfaction.
In Hungary, Skrabski’s decision to leave Fidesz follows a pattern of high-profile exits, including that of Kristóf Keresztély Trombitás, a prominent pro-government commentator who announced his withdrawal from political activism on Friday before claiming it was a joke . The episode highlights the growing polarization and instability within Hungary’s political ecosystem, where loyalty to Orbán’s party has become increasingly conditional.
As Hungary approaches local elections in October, Skrabski’s departure may embolden opposition groups to challenge Fidesz’s dominance. However, with Orbán’s party still holding a firm grip on power, the path to meaningful political change remains uncertain. For now, Skrabski’s defection serves as a stark reminder of the fractures within Hungary’s ruling elite and the challenges ahead for those seeking to reshape the country’s political future.
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