Hungary Votes to Remove President in Post-Orban Political Overhaul
Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that will remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, marking one of the most significant political reforms since Prime Minister Peter Magyar‘s government replaced Viktor Orban earlier this year.
The amendment, adopted by a vote of 139 to 6, enables parliament to elect a new head of state and introduces a series of reforms aimed at dismantling institutions established during Orban’s 16 years in power. The package also includes judicial reforms, anti-corruption measures and term limits for lawmakers.
Sulyok, an Orban ally appointed in 2024, has refused calls to resign and now has five days to sign the amendment or refer it to the Constitutional Court. Prime Minister Magyar has warned that impeachment proceedings could follow if the legislation is not approved. Orban’s Fidesz party condemned the move as politically motivated, while the government described it as a step toward restoring democratic institutions.
