Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Summary
Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, wants to remove President Tamás Sulyok, who was appointed by the previous prime minister Viktor Orbán’s party. Magyar plans to change the constitution to force Sulyok out after he refused to resign despite losing power in April’s election.Key Facts
- Péter Magyar became Hungary’s prime minister after winning a large majority in April 2024.
- Tamás Sulyok was appointed president in February 2024 by Orbán’s party without an election.
- Magyar accuses Sulyok of loyalty to Orbán’s government and wants him removed.
- Sulyok refuses to resign and says he will finish his five-year term.
- Magyar’s party holds enough votes to change the constitution, which they plan to use to remove Sulyok.
- Sulyok can delay or block laws by sending them back to parliament or the constitutional court.
- The president’s role in Hungary is mostly symbolic but includes confirming public appointments.
- The EU may release €16.4 billion in funds to Hungary after reforms by Magyar’s new government.
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