Political Turning Point in Hungary: Parliament Changes Constitution to Remove President

The Hungarian Parliament has taken a decisive step toward a fundamental change in the country's governance by adopting constitutional amendments that pave the way for the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. The decision is part of the strategy of newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his "Tisza" movement to dismantle the political legacy of Viktor Orbán.

The amendments were approved with a large majority (139 votes "for" against 6 "against"), while the FIDESZ party, representing the old regime, boycotted the session. Magyar stated that this move puts an end to the "Orbán constitutional regime." Under the new rules, the president has five days to sign the changes or resign; otherwise, impeachment proceedings will be initiated.

What does this mean for society?
For the average citizen, these changes mean a potential restructuring of state power. On one hand, the government claims it is fighting "puppet" institutions and corruption by creating a new service for the protection of state assets. On the other hand, international organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch express concern that the new mechanisms could compromise the right to due process and create a precedent for unlimited executive power.

The package of 12 amendments also includes limits on parliamentary terms (a maximum of 12 years in total) to prevent long-term concentration of power. Despite sharp criticism from Viktor Orbán and international observers, polls show that a majority of Hungarian voters (67%) support radical steps against the current president.