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Hungary enacts 8-year term limit, barring ex-PM Orbán

Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment establishing an eight-year term limit for prime ministers. This change effectively prevents former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to power after his 16-year tenure. The amendment was a key promise of the current Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who ousted Orbán in a recent election and secured a supermajority in parliament to enact reforms. AI

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Hungary enacts 8-year term limit, barring ex-PM Orbán

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    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 …