Hungary’s ruling coalition advances constitutional changes that would restrict the length of time a prime minister can serve, potentially preventing former leader Viktor Orbán from returning to the post. According to reporting from Kyiv Post and Bloomberg, the Tisza Party is behind proposed constitutional amendments that would cap prime-ministerial service to two terms. The measures would place an effective ceiling of eight years on the role, which would rule out Orbán—who previously served two terms—from coming back as prime minister under the new framework.
The proposals also include additional institutional changes. Kyiv Post reports that the amendments would allow for dismantling Hungary’s Sovereignty Protection Office, and would shift oversight of certain public foundations back to direct state control. Those foundations oversee areas including universities and other institutions.
Both outlets describe the term-limit component as the core element aimed at limiting future leadership continuity. The proposals are currently at the amendment stage and would require the constitutional process in Hungary to be adopted before taking effect.
