Hungary changes constitution to ban Viktor Orban reelection as Peter Magyar prepares to oust president
Hungarian lawmakers approved on Monday a constitutional amendment meant to prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orban from returning to power.
TL;DR
- Hungarian lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial tenure to eight years.
- The amendment, referred to as 'Lex Orban,' is intended to prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orban from returning to power.
- Orban previously served as Prime Minister from 1998-2002 and 2010-2026.
- Prime Minister Peter Magyar is seeking the resignation of President Tamas Sulyok, who was elected with Fidesz backing.
- Magyar's government also aims to dissolve the Sovereignty Protection Office, alleging it serves political purposes.
- Critics argue the constitutional change is an attempt to suppress opposition and cannot be applied retroactively.