Viktor Orban's path to premiership blocked
The Hungarian Parliament approved an amendment to the country's constitution limiting the prime minister's powers to two four-year terms.
On Monday, June 15, 134 deputies supported the initiative in the vote, 50 voted against, and six abstained.
The norm applies to all who have held the post of head of government since 1990. This means that former Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not be able to return to this position, as he held it for five terms.
Limiting the prime minister's terms through constitutional amendments was one of the campaign promises of Peter Magyar, who became prime minister of Hungary following the parliamentary elections on April 12. The politician said that this would help prevent the concentration of excessive power in one person's hands.
The amendment was voted for by Magyar's party Tisza in the Hungarian parliament, and against by Orban's party Fidesz.
Source: DW
