Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
Hungary's ruling Tisza party has proposed a constitutional amendment to limit prime ministerial terms to a maximum of eight years. This change would prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orban from returning to the role after his long tenure. The amendment also aims to restore democratic checks and balances by dissolving certain bodies established under Orban's government.
- ▪The proposed amendment would bar anyone who has served as prime minister for eight years from being elected again.
- ▪Prime Minister Peter Magyar intends to use his parliamentary super majority to change legislation from Orban's era.
- ▪The amendment includes provisions to dissolve the Sovereignty Protection Office and reclaim assets from public-interest foundations.
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Hungary's ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial termsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar looks on at a meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during his first official visit to the country, in Gdansk, Poland, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Lukasz GlowalaPublished May 21, 2026, 03:04 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 03:04 PMBUDAPEST, May 21 - Hungary's ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years and would effectively bar former premier Viktor Orban from holding the role again.Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who ousted nationalist Orban in an election in April after 16 years, has said he would use his super majority in…
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