Political Crisis Deepens in Hungary After Change of Power
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Political tensions continue to escalate in Hungary following constitutional changes that brought President Tamás Sulyok's term to an early end. Opposition parties have boycotted a parliamentary session, questioning the legitimacy of the country's new leadership.
Lawmakers from Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance and their Christian Democratic allies refused to attend the parliamentary session addressed by Acting President Ágnes Forsthoffer. The boycott was staged in protest against the removal of Tamás Sulyok, which followed a constitutional amendment initiated by the government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Fidesz deputy parliamentary group leader János Bóka said the party considers the current political situation illegitimate and does not recognize the legality of the presidential transition. The ruling Tisza Party has argued that the constitutional changes are part of broader institutional reforms aimed at dismantling the political legacy of the previous administration.
Ágnes Forsthoffer has been serving as acting head of state since 20 July. Under Hungarian law, Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days. Holding a two-thirds parliamentary majority, the Tisza Party has enough votes to approve its preferred candidate.
Fidesz deputy parliamentary group leader János Bóka said the party considers the current political situation illegitimate and does not recognize the legality of the presidential transition. The ruling Tisza Party has argued that the constitutional changes are part of broader institutional reforms aimed at dismantling the political legacy of the previous administration.
Ágnes Forsthoffer has been serving as acting head of state since 20 July. Under Hungarian law, Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days. Holding a two-thirds parliamentary majority, the Tisza Party has enough votes to approve its preferred candidate.
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