Political tensions in Hungary have escalated as opposition leader Peter Magyar issued a stern ultimatum to President Tamas Sulyok regarding a proposed constitutional amendment.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, Magyar stated on his Facebook page that if the head of state fails to sign the bill proposing the 17th constitutional amendment, the parliament will initiate procedures to remove him from office.
The opposition leader emphasized that once the bill is passed, the president will have a five-day window to ratify the document. Should the president refuse, the Hungarian National Assembly is prepared to launch legal proceedings for his dismissal. Under such a procedure, the president would be suspended from his duties, and the authority to sign the document would be transferred to the Speaker of Parliament.
The proposed 17th constitutional amendment encompasses several significant reforms, including the potential removal of President Tamas Sulyok, a 12-year term limit for members of parliament, and strengthened anti-corruption measures. These initiatives are being spearheaded by the Tisa party, led by Peter Magyar.
On June 27, Magyar cited results from a government website survey, claiming that the majority of the Hungarian population supports limiting the tenure of deputies to 12 years. The political standoff highlights growing friction between the opposition and the current administration, with Magyar positioning his party as a primary driver for institutional change in the country.
