Orban faces biggest crisis in 14 years over controversial pardon and resignations
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Resignations of Hungarian President Katalin Novak and former Justice Minister Judit Varga over a controversial presidential pardon have sparked Viktor Orban's biggest crisis in 14 years as Prime Minister.
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The pardoned convict, Endre K, was jailed for persuading children to withdraw testimony against an orphanage director accused of sexual abuse.
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Other key Orban allies like his communications chief and a personal advisor have also faced scrutiny and allegations over the pardon.
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An ex-husband of Varga resigned from Orban's party, accusing it of greed and hiding "real culprits" behind "women's skirts."
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While Orban has stayed silent so far, the resignations and allegations have fueled protests and demands for investigations, denting his power.