A former Fidesz lawmaker has publicly raised the prospect of a splinter party, highlighting deepening discontent within Viktor Orbán's movement as opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza consolidates a commanding poll lead.
Orsolya Ferencz suggested in a Facebook post that creating a new political formation may be necessary, while dissatisfied party activists have held a series of meetings about launching a separate group, though no announcement is expected before autumn. Orbán has not publicly responded, and the party does not plan to expel critics.
The unrest coincides with steepening poll declines. A Medián survey found only 25% of Hungarians back Orbán's continued political role — down 15 points since March — while a July Europoll put Tisza at 50% and Fidesz at 20%. Parliament meanwhile passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing President Tamás Sulyok.