Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years

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Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years 15h ago

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The Hungarian parliament has passed a constitutional amendment limiting the prime minister's tenure to a maximum of eight years, effectively preventing Viktor Orbán from returning to power. This measure, driven by Péter Magyar and his Tisza party after their landslide victory in April, stipulates that no prime minister since 1990 may serve more than two terms. The amendment passed 135 to 50 and now awaits President Tamás Sulyok's signature. Beyond term limits, the law dismantles Orbán's Sovereignty Protection Office and targets "Kekva" public trust foundations, such as the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, to return assets to the state. These reforms are part of a broader effort by Magyar to combat corruption and satisfy European Commission requirements to unlock €16.4bn in withheld funds, addressing long-standing concerns regarding democratic backsliding and the rule of law in Hungary.

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