amendment · president · parliament (поправка · президент · парламент)
A constitutional amendment regarding the president's resignation was introduced to the Hungarian Parliament. Upon adoption of this amendment, the current term of office for the Republic's president will expire on July 4. The Prime Minister announced that he would submit a draft of the 17th constitutional amendment to Hungary in the name of the government.
Consensus
- Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Madyar introduced a constitutional amendment proposal to remove President Tamás Szűk from office
- The amendment was submitted to parliament by the government
- President Tamás Szűk has not resigned and refused to step down despite calls for his departure
- The proposed change would end the current president's term immediately upon adoption
Points of divergence
- The amendment also limits parliamentary terms to twelve years, while the other sources only mention removing President Szűk. — vedomosti
- A public poll showed 95% of respondents supported limiting parliamentary terms, though results were not published. — vedomosti
- The amendment includes provisions to limit judicial officials' tenure and establish a new constitutional process that will be decided by referendum. — kommersant
- The government claims President Szűk has failed in his duties and supported previous governments, while other sources do not mention these specific accusations. — vesti
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