Hungary's parliament could vote to remove the president as early as next week
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamas Sulyok. A vote could take place as early as next week. Viktor Orban's Fidesz party has called for protests against the move.
According to Euronews, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has filed a constitutional amendment providing for the removal of President Tamas Sulyok. Parliament could vote on the matter as early as next week.
The Fidesz party, led by Viktor Orban, has called for protests against the proposal, and the opposition has criticised the process. The opposition described the move sharply, using the word "tyranny." Those characterisations belong to the opposition and reflect tension between the sides.
The process has highlighted debate over the balance among the country's institutions. The timing and outcome of the vote will be decisive for the direction of Hungarian politics. Developments are being watched closely across Europe.
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