Orbán allies protest in Hungary against plans to oust President Tamás Sulyok
Summary
Thousands of people protested in Budapest against plans to remove Hungary’s President Tamás Sulyok. The new government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, wants to end Sulyok’s term through a constitutional change as part of broader reforms after defeating Viktor Orbán’s party in elections.Key Facts
- The protest was organized by allies of Viktor Orbán’s former ruling party, Fidesz and KDNP.
- The protest took place outside the presidential offices at Sándor Palace in Budapest.
- The new center-right government, led by Péter Magyar, won the election in April, ending Orbán’s 16-year rule.
- Magyar’s government aims to remove officials considered loyal to Orbán and reform political institutions.
- The planned constitutional amendment would end President Tamás Sulyok’s term and establish new rules like term limits and judicial reforms.
- Orbán and his party claim the effort to remove Sulyok threatens democracy and the rule of law.
- Hungary’s president has mainly ceremonial duties but can sign laws and send them to the constitutional court for review.
- The protest was called “Stop Tyranny” and promoted by Orbán on social media, although he did not attend in person.
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