Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’
Summary
Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar has started a major reform plan called “Operation Cleansing Fire” to change the country after 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban. The plan includes rewriting the constitution, fighting corruption, removing Orban’s allies, and unlocking billions of euros in frozen EU funds.Key Facts
- Peter Magyar became Hungary’s Prime Minister in April, replacing Viktor Orban after 16 years in power.
- Magyar announced a plan called “Operation Cleansing Fire” with economic, political, and legal reforms.
- The plan aims to write a new constitution, create a new anti-corruption office, and remove President Tamas Sulyok.
- The president has limited power but can delay laws; Sulyok was appointed by Orban.
- Magyar wants to limit judges to retire at age 70 and restrict lawmakers to 12 years in office.
- Hungary’s EU funds, worth 16.4 billion euros, are frozen because of rule of law concerns during Orban’s time.
- Parliament recently limited prime ministers to two terms (eight years each), blocking Orban’s return.
- The government plans a constitutional review with public talks and a national vote starting in September.
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