Hungary’s President Forced Out by Constitution | Europe News

Hungary’s President Tamas Sulyok has been forced out by a constitutional amendment passed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s party, marking a dramatic shift in the nation’s political power structure. Sulyok, a former Constitutional Court judge, resigned under legal pressure, warning that bypassing the rule of law sets a dangerous precedent for democracy. The move, driven by Magyar’s mandate to dismantle the old guard, also introduces sweeping reforms: a 12-year term limit for lawmakers and a 70-year retirement age for Constitutional Court justices. A new president will be elected to serve until a new constitution is adopted—or up to five years. Sulyok’s departure, while framed as a necessary step for national unity, sparks debate over the erosion of democratic norms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07e51936e83811a9