Hungarian parliament votes to remove president in controversial constitutional reform
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Hungary's parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment initiated by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's political faction. The legislation mandates the immediate removal of President Tamas Sulyok and simultaneously implements electoral restrictions preventing approximately two-thirds of Fidesz party MPs from contesting the 2030 parliamentary elections. This sweeping reform marks a pivotal moment in Hungarian politics, reshaping the political landscape ahead of the next electoral cycle and triggering intense debate about constitutional governance.
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