Hungary's president signs amendment ending his own term
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment to end his own term following pressure from the ruling Tisza party. The move is part of a broader effort to dismantle the political influence of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Why it matters
The resignation marks a significant shift in Hungarian politics, signaling a transition away from the long-standing nationalist policies of the Orban era.
An ally of former PM Viktor Orban has signed a constitutional amendment ending his own term as head of state. Tamas Sulyok criticized the law, while lawmakers insist he has impeded national progress by staying in office.
https://p.dw.com/p/5HMuF Until Saturday, Orban ally President Tamas Sulyok had vehemently rejected calls to step down Image: Robert Nemeti/Anadolu Agency/IMAGO Advertisement Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Saturday announced he would sign a constitutional amendment immediately ending his term in office, an act that Prime Minister Peter Magyar later confirmed had been done.
Sulyok, an ally of Hungary's long-serving nationalist ex-Prime Minister Viktor Orban , said, "I am fulfilling my obligation under the Fundamental Law [Hungary's constitution] after carefully weighing my legal options and my conscience."
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