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Hungarian Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Prime Minister Terms
On June 15, 2026, the Hungarian parliament passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, which would prevent Viktor Orbán from returning to power. The amendment, supported by a two-thirds majority, is intended to strengthen democratic governance in Hungary, although critics question its retroactive applicability. The proposal will now be reviewed by the Fidesz-appointed president, Tamás Sulyok.
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Viktor Orbán
Márton Melléthei-Barna
Peter Magyar
Tamás Sulyok
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On June 15, 2026, the Hungarian parliament passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, which would prevent Viktor Orbán from returning to power. The amendment, supported by a two-thirds majority, is intended to strengthen democratic governance in Hungary, although critics question its retroactive applicability. The proposal will now be reviewed by the Fidesz-appointed president, Tamás Sulyok.
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