Hungary's parliament approved the 17th amendment to the basic law, which impeaches President Tamás Sulyok. The legislation passed with a two-thirds supermajority, as the ruling Tisza party holds a majority. The move fulfills a campaign pledge by Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
The Hungarian parliament approved the constitutional amendment Tuesday morning, marking the culmination of a campaign pledge by Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The amendment — the 17th change to the basic law — removes President Tamás Sulyok, a remnant of the previous Orbán administration who had refused demands to resign. As The Zioneer reported on June 22, Magyar had earlier announced plans to advance such an amendment. The Tisza party's two-thirds majority ensured smooth passage. The impeachment is part of a broader series of constitutional reforms by the new government, including term limits and judicial changes.
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