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Hungary limits prime minister's terms, closing the "door" for Orbán to return to power
2026-06-19 19:25:08 / BOTA
A significant constitutional amendment has been approved in Hungary that places new restrictions on the prime minister's term, effectively closing the way for a possible return of Viktor Orbán.
The amendment, approved by the Hungarian parliament and signed into law by President Tamás Sulyok, sets a maximum term limit of eight years for a prime minister. Since Orbán has led the country for nearly two decades, the new rule excludes him from running for the post again.
The law, unofficially known as the “Lex Orbán,” was passed by a large majority in parliament and then sent to the president for signature. Although Sulyok expressed reservations about its impact on the will of the voters, he decided to enact the constitutional change without referring the matter to the Constitutional Court.
According to authorities, the term limit is part of a broader political reform promoted by current Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who has stated that such a measure would apply to all future leaders, including himself.
The decision has deepened political tensions in Budapest, where the opposition and the president have engaged in open clashes over the role of institutions and the country's leadership.
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