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Hungary plans constitutional overhaul to oust Orbán-aligned president
politics6 days ago

Hungary plans constitutional overhaul to oust Orbán-aligned president

Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a 12-point constitutional amendment aimed at removing President Tamás Sulyok and weakening the Orbán-era influence, including a three-term limit for MPs, a more independent Constitutional Court, a 70-year age cap for judges, and the creation of an Asset Recovery Office to reclaim funds linked to past misdeeds. Sulyok has vowed not to leave office before his 2029 term ends. The reforms, backed by Magyar’s party’s majority, could be passed, while the EU ties billions in funding to rule of law reforms; a new president is expected to be elected by the National Assembly possibly as soon as this summer.

via politico.eu|
#constitution#hungary#judiciary
Hungary Blocks Ukraine-Moldova EU Talks, Jeopardizing July Pace
world16 days ago

Hungary Blocks Ukraine-Moldova EU Talks, Jeopardizing July Pace

Hungary blocked a key procedural step by withholding a joint letter to the European Council and Commission that would require unanimous approval from all 27 EU members to advance Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership talks, risking Kyiv’s plan to open all six negotiating clusters by mid‑July. Prime Minister Peter Magyar has adopted a more cautious, obstructive stance on fast‑tracking Ukraine’s accession, with a decision on next steps expected next week.

via Kyiv Post|
#eu-membership-talks#hungary#moldova
Hungary caps prime minister’s tenure, blocking Orbán’s return
world25 days ago

Hungary caps prime minister’s tenure, blocking Orbán’s return

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting any prime minister to eight years in office, effectively barring Viktor Orbán from returning and capping Péter Magyar’s rule to 2034. The measure passed with a two-thirds majority despite Fidesz opposition and awaits the president's signature. The amendment also scrapped the independent 'constitutional identity' watchdog and the Sovereignty Protection Office, with broader reforms tied to unlocking EU funds.

via BBC|
#constitution#eight-year-term#eu-funding
Hungary votes to bar Orbán from returning with an eight-year term cap
world25 days ago

Hungary votes to bar Orbán from returning with an eight-year term cap

Hungary's parliament approved a retroactive constitutional amendment establishing an eight-year limit for prime ministers, effectively preventing Viktor Orbán from returning to power; the measure, pushed by PM Péter Magyar with a two-thirds majority, also aims to dismantle some power structures tied to Orbán's regime, though questions remain about retroactivity and the fate of related state offices and foundations.

via politico.eu|
#constitutional-amendment#fidesz#hungary
NATO jets escort Israeli flight after radio loss over Hungary
world27 days ago

NATO jets escort Israeli flight after radio loss over Hungary

An Arkia Airbus A321neo LR en route from Tel Aviv to Prague briefly lost radio contact while passing through Hungarian airspace. NATO activated its highest air-policing alert and scrambled two fighter jets to identify and escort the plane; the aircraft was located, visual contact established, and communications restored. The plane continued to Prague via Austria with no danger to passengers; the incident is under internal review and NATO/Hungarian authorities say standard procedures were followed.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#airspace#arkia#fighter-jets
EU restarts accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after veto lift
world28 days ago

EU restarts accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after veto lift

The European Union will officially reopen accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova next week after Hungary’s new government lifted its veto. Talks will begin in Luxembourg with the fundamentals cluster, covering core issues like the rule of law. Kyiv and Chisinau view EU membership as security against Russian aggression; Hungary’s PM Peter Magyar has signaled no fast-track and even warned of a referendum if 33 accession chapters are closed within the next 10–15 years.

via Al Jazeera|
#accession-talks#eu-enlargement#hungary
EU Eyes Fresh Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill Amid Hungary U-turn
world1 month ago

EU Eyes Fresh Sanctions on Patriarch Kirill Amid Hungary U-turn

The European Union plans to reimpose sanctions on Patriarch Kirill by including him in its next sanctions package, reviving a move Hungary blocked in 2022. Kirill is accused of promoting propaganda backing Russia's war in Ukraine, with the EU aiming for unanimous approval among 27 member states by July 15 to avoid triggering changes to the oil price cap.

via Euronews|
#eu-foreign-policy#hungary#patriarch-kirill
Hungary Shifts Veto to Endgame in Ukraine’s EU Bid
world1 month ago

Hungary Shifts Veto to Endgame in Ukraine’s EU Bid

Budapest and Kyiv reached a comprehensive agreement on rights for the 100,000 ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region, conditioning Hungary’s support for opening Ukraine’s first EU negotiating cluster on Ukraine codifying those rights into Ukrainian law. While €16.4 billion in unfrozen EU funds are released, the veto is not lifted but relocated to the end of the accession process, potentially requiring a binding national referendum after all 33 chapters are closed, roughly 10–15 years from now.

via Kyiv Post|
#eu-accession#hungary#ukraine