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22 February
The women’s section was formed within the party. Its leader, Terézia Szilágyiné-Császár was
assisted by a seven-member managing committee.

28 February
The KDNP considered the compensation bill submitted by the government unacceptable.
They particularly dissatisfied with the upper limits on full and partial compensation.

26–27 March
The party’s statutes were adopted and amended at the national board session. The newly
elected executive board did not include János Birkás and Tamás Lukács. The system of
associate chairman and executive board members was terminated. László Varga was elected as
vice chairman. Deputy chairpersons included Tibor Füzessy (as faction leader), Géza Farkas,
Miklós Hasznos, Miklós Pálos and Terézia Szilágyiné-Császár. According to the opinion
adopted by the KDNP’s general board session, the duties that the country was facing could
only be accomplished after the termination of the moral crisis and if all forces, be they in
governing position or not, work on renewing Hungary. They declared that the party intended
to become a dominant political force upon the next elections.

7 May
At a press conference, the KDNP outlined the party’s stance regarding the ownership of
former church properties. Protection of the interests of the church was a key consideration.

July
The party’s Rules of Organization and Operation was completed.

10 July
The government passed Act 32 of 1991 on settling the ownership of nationalized former
church properties. In the parliamentary debate, the KDNP’s stance was reflected in the draft
amendments submitted by Tamás Lukács, Giczy György, Ferenc Inotay and Miklós Gáspár.

12 July
Emese Ugrin left the party and the parliamentary faction to join that of the FKgP. However,
she did not return her parliamentary mandate she received from the KDNP’s national list.

27 August
Tivadar Horváth (formerly SZDSZ) changed to the KDNP’s parliamentary faction.

22 September
The statement issued after the national Christian democratic meeting held in Győr declared
that the party is committed to Christian social values, consistently represents the interests of
workers and pays special attention to the education of future generations.

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