Hungary’s president agrees to step down after a law change ends his term
Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment ending his term.
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“Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal”
Hungary’s president agrees to step down after parliament backs the removal
Key points
- Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok agreed to step down by signing a constitutional amendment.
- Parliament backed his removal, with Tisza using its majority to pass the law change.
- Sulyok had five days to sign or face a constitutional crisis and possible impeachment proceedings.
- The amendment also removes Péter Polt and judges over age 70, and limits deputies' reelection.
- Viktor Orbán criticized the move as tyranny, calling for protests after April's defeat.
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“Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term”
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Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment ending his term.