Hungary’s parliament votes to remove Orbán-appointed president

Hungary's parliament voted to oust the president appointed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, passing the 17th amendment to the constitution with a comfortable two-thirds majority. The constitutional change easily surpassed the threshold needed for such amendments. The move follows growing political pressure on Orbán's Fidesz party. The specific reasons for the president's removal were not detailed in the brief announcement. This decision marks a significant shift in Hungary's political dynamics and may have implications for the country's relations with the European Union.