Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
The amendment would also let the government dissolve the Sovereignty Protection Office and reclaim assets from foundations that run 21 universities and MCC.
- On Wednesday, the Tisza Party submitted a constitutional amendment to Parliament capping prime ministerial service at eight years, with retroactive provisions barring Viktor Orbán from future office.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who defeated Orbán in April, introduced the bill to unwind Fidesz party legislation and restore democratic checks and balances after his electoral victory.
- Beyond term limits, the legislation dissolves the Sovereignty Protection Office and authorizes the state to reclaim founders' rights over 21 universities and the Mathias Corvinus Collegium currently managed by foundations.
- Parliament is scheduled to convene next week to discuss the package, which requires a two-thirds majority for passage and takes effect immediately upon promulgation.
- Magyar stated this submission initiates a broader, multi-year constitutional process, with plans for a new constitution to be ratified by referendum in the near future.
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The new Hungarian government led by Péter Magyar wants prime ministers to be limited to a maximum of eight years from now on. To this end, it is preparing a constitutional amendment. With this term limit, Magyar aims to prevent leaders like Viktor Orbán from remaining in power for extended periods.
Hungary's new government has taken the first step towards changing the country's constitution so that a prime minister can hold office for a maximum of eight years.
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