Could Hungarians Directly Elect a Much Stronger President?
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Could Hungarians directly elect a much stronger president?
The possibility of directly electing the president resurfaces from time to time. For now, András Baka was elected by Tisza’s parliamentary majority, but Péter Magyar, the prime minister, has repeatedly indicated that he would support a direct election. Baka, meanwhile, is only an interim president, appointed for the transitional period. One of Tisza’s leading figures, Péter Magyar’s brother-in-law, has spoken about the powers a directly elected …
Hungary may have a new president by the end of 2027 at the earliest
According to one of the most active Tisza representatives, the Asset Recovery Office will have priority over the prosecutor's office.
The new president of the republic could arrive at the end of 2027, according to Tisza politician Márton Melléthei-Barna – provided that there is a direct presidential election under the new constitution expected next fall. In an interview with Magyar Hang, the MP also spoke about the asset recovery office, cooperation with the opposition and the improvisations of Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Márton Melléthei-Barna: Hungary may have a directly elected head of state at the end of 2027 at the earliest - He emphasized that there is no need to conform to the Tisza.
According to one of the most active representatives of Tisza, the people could elect a new president of the republic by the end of 2027 at the earliest if there is a direct presidential election.
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