Hungarian President clears path for his own removal

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has paved the way for his own removal from office by signing a constitutional amendment that effectively ends his presidential mandate. Sulyok announced his decision on Facebook, stating he had signed the 17th modification of Hungary's fundamental law.

In his statement, Sulyok noted that this change would conclude the president's mandate with a single sentence. He characterized the amendment as a "serious and shameful historical example of the abuse of political power," highlighting his disapproval of the political maneuver.

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This change would end the president's mandate with a single sentence.

The president's action follows repeated calls from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for Sulyok's dismissal. The specific reasons for Orbán's demand have not been detailed in the provided text, but the constitutional change appears to be the mechanism to achieve this political objective.

Sulyok's mandate was set to end on Monday, according to the report. The signing of this amendment, despite his critical remarks about its nature, signifies his compliance with the political pressure exerted by the government.

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This change is a serious and shameful historical example of the abuse of political power.