Hungarian parliament approves constitutional change: No prime minister will stay in office for more than 8 years

2026-06-16 11:15:20Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Hungarian Parliament

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting the prime minister's term to a maximum of eight years, a move that could prevent former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to power.

The amendment, which was approved by 135 votes to 50, would retroactively apply term limits. If it goes into effect, Orbán, who has served a total of 20 years as prime minister, would no longer be able to run for office.

The amendment's proponent, MP Márton Melléthei-Barna, described the initiative as an important step for the democratic reconstruction of the country and the strengthening of the rule of law.

The government of current Prime Minister Péter Magyar, which enjoys a two-thirds majority in parliament, has undertaken a series of constitutional reforms promised during the campaign, as part of what it calls "regime change."


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