Hungary’s parliament on Monday approved a constitutional amendment imposing an eight-year term limit on prime ministers.
The move is specifically intended to prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from ever returning to office.
Lawmakersvoted 135-50 in favor of the amendment,which would cap future prime ministers at eight years in office.
The measure is written to apply retroactively, meaning Orbán’s previous time in office would count toward the limit.
Orbán served as Hungary’s prime minister for a combined 20 years and remains chairman of the opposition Fidesz party.
“The restoration of the rule of law will not be born from a single law, but every true democratic reconstruction has symbolic and constitutional pillars,” said amendment sponsor Márton Melléthei-Barna.
“This proposal aims to be such a pillar.”
With 135 supporting, and 50 against, the amendment has been passed today in Hungary’s National Assembly.
Prime Ministers are now limited to serve a maximum of 8 years – meaning Viktor Orban can never run again – and Peter Magyar can only serve 8 years too.https://t.co/2YRRsQ8AxJpic.twitter.com/jJz1MZfEYK
— Wandy🇭🇺🇪🇺 (@Noirsoldat_)June 15, 2026
Source: The Gateway Pundit
