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Hungary PM Magyar says president to be removed from office with constitutional amendment

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Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok walks as nominee for Speaker of the Parliament Agnes Forsthoffer, Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar and Marton Mellethei-Barna stand during the inaugural session of Hungary's parliament in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Hungary's President Tamas Sulyok walks as nominee for Speaker of the Parliament Agnes Forsthoffer, Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar and Marton Mellethei-Barna stand during the inaugural session of Hungary's parliament in Budapest, Hungary, May 9, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo Bernadett Szabo Reuters

BUDAPEST - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday that his government will initiate the removal of Hungary's president from office with a constitutional amendment, and will launch a constitutional reform in the fall.

Magyar also said in a speech in parliament that his government will launch broad economic, political and legal measures to rid Hungary of corruption, including the creation of a National Asset Protection and Recovery Office.

(Reporting by Anita Komuves, Gergely Szakacs and Jason Hovet)

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 4:48 AM.

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