Hungarian president signs 'Lex Orban' law limiting prime minister's term

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has signed a new law that imposes an eight-year term limit for the prime minister's office. This legislation effectively bars former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from running for the position again, as he has served a total of 20 years, albeit with interruptions.

The bill, approved by parliament earlier in the week and now signed by the president, stipulates that an individual can serve as prime minister for a maximum of eight years. This contrasts sharply with Orbán's extensive tenure. The law is popularly referred to as "Lex Orban."

In his decision, Sulyok described the law as a "unique example" both in Europe and globally. He chose to sign the legislation rather than refer it to the Constitutional Court, stating that doing so would infringe upon the will of the citizens. The president's decision comes amid ongoing political maneuvering.

The new term limit will also affect the current prime minister, Péter Magyar, who is actively working to remove Sulyok from the presidency, labeling him a "puppet" of the former regime. Sulyok has rejected Magyar's demands for his resignation.

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