Hungary’s parliament approves a constitutional amendment that limits the prime minister’s time in office to a maximum of eight years, effectively preventing former premier Viktor Orbán from returning to the role. The vote follows the formation of a new government after Orbán was removed in an April election, in which Péter Magyar became prime minister. Multiple outlets report that Magyar secured a two-thirds majority in parliament, enabling constitutional changes and other revisions to legislation previously adopted under Orbán’s Fidesz government. The amendment is described as fulfilling a campaign promise by Magyar to stop Orbán from becoming prime minister again. Additional reporting says the package also includes institutional and governance changes aimed at reducing the influence of bodies created during Orbán’s previous governments. One outlet specifically cites reforms that affect state-linked institutions, including the Sovereignty Protection Office and certain asset foundations, shifting oversight back toward government control. Overall, the amendment restructures eligibility for the top executive role while also adjusting elements of state institutions associated with the prior administration.
Hungary parliament limits prime ministers to eight years, blocking Viktor Orban’s return
Hungary’s parliament approves a constitutional amendment that limits the prime minister’s time in office to a maximum of eight years, effectively preventing former premier Viktor Orbán from returning...
- Hungary’s parliament passes a constitutional amendment setting an eight-year maximum term for prime ministers.
- The change effectively bars former prime minister Viktor Orbán from returning as prime minister.
- The amendment comes after Péter Magyar becomes prime minister following an April election that unseats Orbán.
- Magyar’s party holds a two-thirds majority in parliament, allowing constitutional amendments.
- Some reporting says the broader reform package also restructures state institutions created under Orbán’s previous governments.
The Hungarian parliament approved a constitutional amendment this week that is set to prevent former leader Viktor Orbán from standing again for prime minister. The post Hungarian Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment to Ban Orbán From Returning to Power appeared first on Breitbart.
2 months agoThe vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
2 months agoHungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment introducing an eight-year maximum term for prime ministers and restructuring key state institutions. The changes also target bodies created under Viktor Orbán’s previous governments, including the Sovereignty Protection Office and state-linked asset foundations. Lawmakers say the reforms aim to limit long-term political dominance and return certain state-controlled assets and powers to government oversight.
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