AustriaHungary's Prime Minister Péter Magyar has submitted a twelve-point constitutional amendment proposal to the National Assembly aimed at removing President Tamás Sulyok from office before his term ends in 2029. The move comes after Sulyok was elected in 2024 under the influence of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, following the resignation of his predecessor, Katalin Novák, due to a child abuse scandal. Magyar argues that Sulyok, who was chosen by Orbán, contributed to the destruction of Hungary's republic and supported a government that undermined the rule of law. With a two-thirds majority in parliament secured through his April election victory, Magyar aims to limit Orbán's influence further. The proposed amendments include restricting the president's term to five years or until a new constitution is adopted, limiting parliamentary representatives' terms to three legislative periods, establishing an independent constitutional court, and setting a retirement age of 70 for judges.
Lectura del sesgo (Centro): The article presents the constitutional amendment proposal and its motivations neutrally, citing Magyar's arguments and the political context without overtly favoring either side. It includes relevant background information and does not employ biased language or selective sourcing.
