Hungary’s Orbán-appointed president bans Orbán from returning to power
The Hungarian president, appointed by Viktor Orbán, has banned Orbán from returning to power, while parliament voted for an 8-year term limit that would prevent Orbán from serving again.
The Hungarian president, who was appointed by Viktor Orbán, has banned Orbán from returning to power. This move contradicts Orbán's previous long tenure.
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has long promised to introduce an eight-year term limit for the prime minister position, noting that Orbán served for 20 years. Magyar is committed to preventing a repeat of such long-term rule.
The Hungarian parliament has voted for a constitutional amendment introducing an 8-year term limit. If enacted into law, this would bar Orbán from running for prime minister again, preventing a repetition of his 20-year stint.
