Hungarian Parliament
Coverage of Hungarian Parliament in the Nexus archive.
- Hungarian parliament votes for 8-year term limit that would stop Orbán returning
Hungarian parliament passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, retroactively targeting Viktor Orbán, who served 20 years. The amendment, part of reforms by current Prime Minister Peter Magyar, faces potential rejection by Fidesz-appointed President Tamás Sulyok, who has refused to resign and could return the legislation for reconsideration.
- Shouting match in Hungarian Parliament over ‘heartbeat’ abortion decree
The Hungarian Parliament experienced a shouting match over the 'heartbeat' abortion decree. The new government plans to repeal the 2022 restrictions.
- Hungarian lawmakers repeal ICC withdrawal initiated by Orban in gesture to Netanyahu
Hungarian lawmakers voted 133-37 to repeal a previous decision by PM Viktor Orbán to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), shifting to support staying in the court under new PM Magyar's leadership. The move reverses Orbán's gesture to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant.
- Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's outgoing prime minister, has stepped down from parliament following a significant electoral defeat that returned his party to opposition. The loss marks a major political shift after years of Fidesz-led governance.
- Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stepped down from parliament following a significant electoral defeat that returned his party to opposition. He will not take his seat after the loss, marking a major political shift in Hungary.
- Orban’s Defeat Ignites Euro Convergence Trade in Hungary
Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungarian elections has sparked increased interest in the euro convergence trade, as the Tisza party holds a campaign event near the Hungarian Parliament. The political shift may influence Hungary's economic policies and EU integration.
- Hungary’s Magyar says new government could take power at beginning of May
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, announced that the new government could take power by early May following a landslide election victory. Magyar aims to reform Hungary's governmental structure and replace Orbán's policies, with President Tamas Sulyok supporting the transition. Magyar also called for the resignation of Sulyok, who was elected by Orbán's majority, and warned of constitutional changes if he refuses.
- Hungary’s Peter Magyar calls for early convening of parliament
Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar has announced plans to convene parliament early to establish his government. The move follows his victory in the recent election, signaling the start of his political mandate.