Sovereignty Protection Office
Coverage of Sovereignty Protection Office in the Nexus archive.
- Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term
Hungary’s president, Tamás Sulyok, signed a constitutional amendment into law ending his term, resolving a dispute with the new government led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The amendment, passed by Magyar’s Tisza party, aims to remove officials appointed under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and includes judicial reforms and a 12-year term limit for lawmakers.
- Hungary Bars Orbán From Returning to Power as it Limits Stints for PMs
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment capping prime ministers' terms at eight years and restructuring state institutions. The reforms target bodies from Viktor Orbán's previous governments, including the Sovereignty Protection Office and state-linked asset foundations, aiming to limit political dominance and return assets to government oversight.
- Orban Could Be Barred From Returning as Hungary PM
Hungary's Tisza Party has submitted constitutional amendments that would limit prime ministers to two consecutive terms, effectively barring Viktor Orban from returning to power. The proposal also aims to dismantle the Sovereignty Protection Office and restore state control over public foundations that oversee universities and other institutions.