Hungary to limit PMs to eight years in office, warding off any Orbán comeback
Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent his predecessor from returning to the role
TL;DR
- Hungary's new government proposes a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office.
- The amendment is designed to prevent Viktor Orbán from returning as prime minister, as he has served 20 years in the role since 1998.
- The draft amendment also seeks to dissolve the controversial sovereignty protection office.
- It proposes reclaiming national assets managed by foundations, which were previously controlled by Orbán loyalists.
- The new government, led by Péter Magyar and his Tisza party, aims to restore democratic checks and balances and signals a shift in foreign policy, notably regarding Russia.
- The amendment is expected to pass due to Tisza's supermajority in parliament.