Hungary's parliament passes constitutional amendments to remove president loyal to Orbán

The Hungarian parliament voted on Monday to approve constitutional amendments that enable the premature end of the president's mandate. These amendments target the current president, Tamás Sulyok, who is regarded as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The decision was made to remove Sulyok from office before his term expires. The amendments were passed during a parliamentary session and will take effect immediately upon publication. Sulyok has held the presidency, and his removal represents a significant political move in Hungary. The constitutional changes are part of ongoing political shifts in the country. With this decision, the parliament has granted itself the authority to end the president's term based on the new provisions. Sulyok's loyalty to Orbán has been well-known, and this step is seen as an attempt to consolidate power. The amendments were adopted by a majority vote and are now officially in force.