Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to resign following a constitutional amendment passed by the Tisza party. The move marks a significant shift in Hungarian politics as the new government seeks to dismantle the influence of the previous administration.
Why it matters
This represents a major political transition in Hungary, signaling a potential end to the long-standing influence of the Fidesz party and its allies.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sulyok said he had no constitutional recourse to challenge the amendment
Hungarian 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 deadline passed on Saturday evening, but in a statement accused Magyar's government of violating the rule of law.
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