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2026-07-13 15:29:36
[Hungarian Parliament Plans to Pass Constitutional Amendment to Impeach President Szóuk, Majólfur Accelerates Dismantling of Orbán's Legacy] (1) Hungarian Prime Minister Majólfur has proposed a constitutional amendment aimed at impeaching President Szóuk, whom he calls a "puppet" of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This proposal is an important step by Majólfur in dismantling Orbán's power structure after the April elections ended Orbán's 16-year rule. (2) Although the president's power in Hungary is limited (he can only veto legislation or request a review), the position has significant symbolic meaning. Majólfur's Tissa party holds a majority of more than two-thirds of the seats in parliament, giving him the ability to amend the constitution and rescind the reforms that weakened democracy during Orbán's era. (3) Majólfur stated last Saturday that parliament would pass the amendment on Monday. If Szóuk fails to sign the law within five days, impeachment proceedings will be triggered. (4) Szóuk has objected to the amendment and requested the Venice Commission, a branch of the Council of Europe, to conduct an assessment.
