Lawmakers passed a sweeping constitutional reform that removes President Tamás Sulyok, reshapes key institutions and deepens Hungary's political divide
BUDAPEST – Hungary’s parliament on Monday adopted a constitutional amendment that immediately terminates the mandate of President Tamás Sulyok, triggering an opposition boycott and warnings that the government is dismantling key democratic safeguards.
The 17th amendment passed by 139 votes to six. Under its provisions, Sulyok’s presidency ends the day after the law enters into force.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Sulyok has five days to sign the amendment into law. If the president refuses, Magyar said the governing Tisza party would immediately initiate impeachment proceedings against him.
Sulyok criticised the speed of the legislative process, arguing that the government should have waited for an opinion from the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission, which is due to examine the changes in October.
