Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term
Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok has agreed to resign after a constitutional amendment ended his term, citing a “serious loss of confidence.” The amendment was passed by the ruling Tisza party under Prime Minister Péter Magyar and also introduces term limits for lawmakers and a retirement age for judges. Critics, including a former constitutional court judge, say the changes undermine the rule of law.
- ▪Tamás Sulyok signed a constitutional amendment that immediately ends his presidency due to alleged loss of confidence.
- ▪The amendment was approved by the Tisza party, which holds a two‑thirds majority in parliament.
- ▪Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the changes will restore constraints on power and public assets.
- ▪A former constitutional court judge warned that the amendment damages Hungary’s constitutional democracy.
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Tamás Sulyok, an ally of the former prime minister Viktor Orbán, said he had no choice but to rubber-stamp the legislation as it respected the letter of the law. Photograph: Dénes Erdős/APView image in fullscreenTamás Sulyok, an ally of the former prime minister Viktor Orbán, said he had no choice but to rubber-stamp the legislation as it respected the letter of the law. Photograph: Dénes Erdős/APHungaryHungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his termTamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment that cited ‘serious loss of confidence’ in him as leader Nadeem BadshahSat 18 Jul 2026 18.17 EDTLast modified on Sat 18 Jul 2026 18.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHungary’s president, Tamás Sulyok, has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment…
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