Magyar Moves to Oust Hungarian President in Constitutional Overhaul

Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced a constitutional push on Monday to remove President Tamas Sulyok, aiming to dismantle what he describes as a political and economic mafia entrenched in Hungary.

The Plan for Removal

Prime Minister Peter Magyar addressed parliament on Monday, June 22, declaring his government’s intention to initiate the removal of President Tamas Sulyok. The process involves a comprehensive constitutional amendment.

Magyar stated that the government must act with extreme determination to liberate Hungary from organized political and economic criminal groups that have exploited the country and endangered its citizens.

National Bureau for Asset Recovery and Protection

A central pillar of Magyar’s strategy is the creation of a National Bureau for Asset Recovery and Protection. The agency is designed to coordinate financial investigations and audit public contracts exceeding $32 million.

The Prime Minister noted that establishing this body requires amending 47 separate legal acts. He argued that the reform is essential, as the current political system remains occupied by figures who have long enabled systemic theft.

Political Standoff and Constitutional Reforms

Magyar has repeatedly demanded the resignations of the President, the head of the Constitutional Court, and the Supreme Court President, labeling them as proxies for Viktor Orban. While the President warns that these actions threaten the rule of law, Magyar’s Tisza party holds a constitutional majority of 141 out of 199 parliamentary seats.

The government plans to launch the reform process this autumn, concluding with a national referendum. Proposed changes include limiting parliamentary terms to 12 years, reforming the selection of the Constitutional Court president, and imposing a 70-year age limit for Constitutional Court judges.