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news Scmp World 2026-06-15

Hungarian Parliament Imposes Eight-Year Term Limit for Prime Ministers

A new constitutional amendment in Hungary limits prime ministerial terms to eight years, effectively preventing Viktor Orban from returning to power.


Hungary’s parliament approved a ⁠constitutional amendment ⁠on Monday that ⁠allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier Viktor Orban from holding the role ‌again. Prime Minister Peter Magyar ousted Orban in an election in April after 16 years, gaining a two-thirds majority in parliament that allows his party to roll back or change legislation passed ⁠by Orban’s Fidesz, including the constitution. The amendment was a key campaign promise of...

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