Hungarian President Approves Amendment Barring Orbán's Return

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has officially approved a constitutional amendment that imposes an eight-year term limit for the position of prime minister. This legislative change is designed to prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to power, effectively ending his potential to seek office again after his extensive 20-year tenure. The approval of this amendment comes at a time when Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively seeking the removal of President Sulyok from his post.

In a separate but significant development for Hungary, the European Commission has given its approval to the nation's revised recovery plan. This decision is a critical milestone that will allow Hungary to access €10 billion in EU post-pandemic recovery funds. The revised plan, which was submitted by Prime Minister Péter Magyar's government, outlines significant investments in rail infrastructure, energy projects, and housing initiatives. The approval followed weeks of intensive negotiations between Hungary and the European Commission, indicating a complex process to meet the required criteria for the funds.