Hungary moves to limit PMs' terms in office, blocking Orban's return

The amendment was a key campaign promise of pro-EU conservative Peter Magyar, who in April elections ousted Viktor Orban from office, promising sweeping reforms.

Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban

The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.

Hungary: Ukraine's path to EU will stop if Kyiv fails to fulfil minority agreement

EU negotiations with Ukraine will stop if Kyiv fails to fulfil the agreement on restoring the rights of the Hungarian national minority in Zakarpattia Oblast, Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has said.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Iryna Balachuk

EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay

The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat.

Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with 8-year limit for prime ministers

Hungary’s parliament approved a ⁠constitutional amendment ⁠on Monday that ⁠allows prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years, effectively barring former premier Viktor Orban from holding the role ‌again. Prime Minister Peter Magyar ousted Orban in an election in April after 16 years, gaining a two-thirds majority in parliament that allows his party to roll back or change legislation passed ⁠by Orban’s Fidesz, including the constitution. The amendment was a key campaign promise of...

By Agencies

Hungarian Parliament adopts amendment to Fundamental Law which prevents Viktor Orbán from ever being PM again

The time spent in office for prime ministers will be limited to a maximum of two terms going forward. Viktor Orbán said the Tisza Party have made themselves look ridiculous by adopting the proposal.

By Cseke Balázs

Hungarian parliament rules out Orban return with eight-year limit for prime ministers

Hungary passes amendment preventing Orban return to top office

Hungary's parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment that prevents former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to office, cementing a major political shift...

Viktor Orbán Sums Up his Defeat in Ten Points

FIDESZ is preparing for one of the most significant organizational restructurings in its history: the focus is on new leaders, strengthened local organizations, and rebuilding its grassroots character. As Tamás Pindroch, senior analyst at the Center for Fundamental Rights sees iz, the goal is to create a party structure that is closer to voters, responds […] The post Viktor Orbán Sums Up his Defeat in Ten Points appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today