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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 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
Hungary-Ukraine minority rights deal paves way for EU accession talks
world1 month ago

Hungary-Ukraine minority rights deal paves way for EU accession talks

Hungary says it has reached a deal with Ukraine to expand the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia region, a move it says could clear the way for the EU to begin accession talks with Kyiv. Kyiv has not publicly confirmed the agreement. If translated into Ukrainian law soon, Hungary would back opening the first negotiating cluster in Kyiv’s EU accession talks, though PM Peter Magyar warned that Ukraine would need to complete all 33 negotiation chapters, potentially taking 10–15 years and possibly prompting a Hungarian referendum. Meanwhile, EU ambassadors moved forward with the process to launch accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, signaling continued momentum on enlargement.

via politico.eu|
#eu-enlargement#hungary-ukraine-minority-rights#ukraine-eu-accession
Magyar pursues constitutional purge of Orbán-era appointees
world1 month ago

Magyar pursues constitutional purge of Orbán-era appointees

Hungary’s new prime minister Péter Magyar vows to amend the constitution to remove most of Viktor Orbán’s appointees, including president Tamás Sulyok, in a bid to restore the rule of law and democracy as Hungary seeks to unlock EU funds. Sulyok resists stepping down and may seek input from the Venice Commission, while Magyar uses his party’s supermajority to target other Orbán-era bodies such as the constitutional court, State Audit Office, and media regulator, with the central bank governor Mihály Varga remaining in place to preserve independence.

via Financial Times|
#eu-funds#peter-magyar#rule-of-law
Hungarian PM seeks constitutional rewrite to oust Orbán-aligned president
world1 month ago

Hungarian PM seeks constitutional rewrite to oust Orbán-aligned president

Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who leads with a two-thirds parliamentary majority, plans a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok, an Orbán appointee, arguing the largely ceremonial office has eroded under the previous government. Sulyok has refused to resign, prompting Magyar to begin a roughly one-month process to remove him. Orbán allies warn that forcing removal would bypass constitutional norms, while Sulyok’s office has asked the Venice Commission for a legal assessment as part of a broader push to purge Orbán-era officials.

via PBS|
#constitution#hungary#politics
Magyar’s swift start pushes Hungary onto a reformist track toward Europe
world1 month ago

Magyar’s swift start pushes Hungary onto a reformist track toward Europe

Magyar’s decisive win signals a shift away from Orbán’s regime, enabling Brussels to lift sanctions and release Ukrainian funding while pressing Hungary to deliver judicial reform and anti-corruption measures; with a two-thirds majority, constitutional changes are possible, but allies tied to the old system may shield ill-gotten gains, making it crucial to protect liberal voices and sustain momentum for rule-of-law reforms.

via The Guardian|
#anti-corruption#european-union#hungary
Hungary starts a new era as Péter Magyar takes office, ending the Orbán era
world2 months ago

Hungary starts a new era as Péter Magyar takes office, ending the Orbán era

Pro‑European reformist Péter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16‑year rule after a landslide victory for Magyar’s Tisza party. He vows to roll back Orbán‑era systems, suspend state media broadcasts, and rebuild Hungary’s ties with the EU to unlock billions in frozen funds, while overseeing a parliament with a historic share of women and new leadership that signals a shift in Hungary’s political landscape.

via The Guardian|
#eu-relations#hungary#peter-magyar
Hungary's voters wary of Ukraine aid, split on Kyiv's EU bid, poll shows
europe2 months ago

Hungary's voters wary of Ukraine aid, split on Kyiv's EU bid, poll shows

A post-election ECFR poll finds Hungarian voters—especially supporters of Peter Magyar’s Tisza party—largely oppose providing military aid (57% oppose) and financially aid to Ukraine (net opposition of 14%), with national support at 12% for military aid and 24% for financial aid. On Kyiv’s EU bid, 41% of Tisza voters back unblocking Ukraine’s accession talks (43% oppose); nationally 27% support resuming formal talks, while 54% oppose. Viktor Orban’s obstruction of EU talks could ease under Magyar, who says he won’t fast-track Ukraine’s accession and will hold a referendum after the full process, though he’s seen as more constructive toward Kyiv. The poll also shows 93% of Tisza voters expect Ukraine-Hungary relations to improve under Magyar. Energy policy remains divided: 38% want to stop Russian energy imports, 39% oppose, with Magyar pledging to end dependence on Russian oil and gas by 2035 and to review the Paks II project.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#eu-accession#europe#hungary
Torch Carrying Rebound: Kyiv, Rome, and Budapest Lead the Free World
world2 months ago

Torch Carrying Rebound: Kyiv, Rome, and Budapest Lead the Free World

The Bulwark argues that under a Trump presidency the U.S. is no longer the lone leader of the Free World, pointing to a weak approval rating and an ‘America First’ stance, while three unexpected champions—Ukraine’s Zelensky, Pope Leo XIV, and Hungary’s Péter Magyar—have emerged to defend liberal democracy, suggesting the Old World could help revive freedom in the New World rather than merely watch Washington falter.

via The Bulwark|
#liberal-democracy#peter-magyar#trump
Orbán exits Parliament as Fidesz suffers landslide defeat, shifts focus to reorganizing movement
world2 months ago

Orbán exits Parliament as Fidesz suffers landslide defeat, shifts focus to reorganizing movement

Hungary's outgoing prime minister Viktor Orbán says he will not take his seat in parliament after Fidesz’s crushing loss in the 12 April election; he remains an MP on the party list and vows to help reorganize the patriotic movement, as a rival two-thirds majority won by Péter Magyar’s Tisza party sets the stage for a major domestic and global policy reset, with Gulyás Gergely to lead the Fidesz bloc.

via BBC|
#election-defeat#fidesz#hungary
EU Leaders Face Long Road Ahead After €90B Ukraine Loan
world2 months ago

EU Leaders Face Long Road Ahead After €90B Ukraine Loan

At Ayia Napa, EU leaders sealed a €90 billion loan to Ukraine but kicked off a broader, tougher agenda: deciding when and how Kyiv should join the EU, boosting defense cooperation (including Article 42.7) amid Middle East tensions, and shaping a massive seven-year budget. Disagreements linger over Ukraine’s membership timeline, with some leaders pushing for faster integration and others warning it may take years, while Orbán’s exit has unsettled the unity on Ukraine policy. The summit also touched on Iran-related risks and energy prices, signaling the EU’s challenges extend far beyond Kyiv.

via politico.eu|
#ayia-napa#european-union#ukraine
global-politics-and-policy2 months ago

Open Campaigns: The New Global Playbook of Election Interference

POLITICO Magazine traces a shift from covert Cold War meddling to openly coordinated campaigns, arguing that foreign election interference now often plays out in public—from Trump endorsing foreign leaders to White House and Kremlin-backed efforts in Hungary and beyond—suggesting this public approach may become the norm as publics grow more accepting of external influence.

via Politico|
#foreign-election-interference#global-politics-and-policy#russia