Hungary Changes Constitution Blocking Possible Return of Viktor Orban
The change instituted by the new government means a prime minister can serve a maximum of eight years, ruling out another term for the former leader.
TL;DR
- Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years.
- This amendment effectively blocks former leader Viktor Orban's return to office.
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who defeated Orban, is reversing some of his predecessor's policies.
- Magyar campaigned on an anti-corruption and pro-European Union platform.
- Magyar's Tisza party holds a two-thirds majority in parliament, enabling legislative changes.