Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to resign by signing an amendment to the country’s constitution, an action that will conclude his presidency at midnight on Sunday. The political maneuvering surrounding the change proved challenging for the Prime Minister’s Tisza party, which faced difficulties passing the necessary legislation in parliament to remove Sulyok. Sulyok has been widely viewed as a staunch supporter of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who relinquished power in April following a sixteen-year tenure.
According to Telegrafi, Sulyok was given a five-day window to sign the constitutional amendment; failure to do so could have precipitated an extended constitutional crisis and impeachment proceedings. He confirmed his agreement to the law change as the deadline passed on Saturday evening. However, in a subsequent statement, Sulyok accused the current Magyar government of violating the rule of law.
He indicated that the amendment represented a significant shift. This development marks a notable transition in Hungarian political leadership. The process required the president to formally sign the constitutional change, concluding his term.
The difficulty in passing the law suggests underlying political friction within the ruling coalition, despite the final agreement. The resignation concludes a chapter in the country’s political history, occurring after a period of significant political realignment following the change in executive leadership.
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