Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after parliament backed his removal. The decision comes after Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party pushed for Sulyok's resignation, viewing him as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Sulyok's presidency will end at midnight on Sunday, marking a significant move by the Tisza government.
- ▪The Hungarian parliament passed the 17th amendment with an overwhelming majority, ending the president's term due to a 'serious loss of confidence'.
- ▪The amendment also removes the head of the Constitutional Court and forbids MPs who have served three terms from standing again.
- ▪Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described the amendment as an act of tyranny and called for protests.
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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removalImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sulyok said he had no constitutional recourse to challenge the amendmentByNick Thorpe, Reporting fromHungary and Henry MoorePublished18 July 2026Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country's constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday.Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust Sulyok - widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán who lost power in April after 16 years.Sulyok had five days to sign the amendment or risk a protracted constitutional crisis and impeachment proceedings.He confirmed he would agree to the law change as the…
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