Legal Experts Criticize Magyar's Plan to Remove President Sulyok

Legal experts have largely dismissed Péter Magyar's proposal to remove President Tamás Sulyok, characterizing it as technically feasible but constitutionally unacceptable. Multiple legal professionals consulted by Magyar Nemzet believe that politically motivated dismissals of public officials, including the president, would inflict lasting damage on Hungary's constitutional framework. They contend that such actions would set a dangerous precedent, allowing future majorities to remove presidents for any reason. Hack Péter, a legal scholar, stated that removing the president in this manner would effectively dismantle the institution as it has existed since the regime change. He warned that it would create a repeatable precedent, enabling a two-thirds majority to dismiss the president at will. András Schiffer echoed this sentiment, predicting that any constitutional amendment enabling such removals would only last until the next change of power. Gábor Fodor agreed, emphasizing that one-sided constitutional changes, lacking opposition input, are inherently weak, regardless of their duration. Daniel Kurucz described Magyar as a "king of bluffing" and suggested this latest proposal is another bluff, noting that Magyar's allies are too vocal, preventing him from seizing power. He cautioned that crossing a certain line would mark the beginning of the end for Magyar's political narrative.

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Technically possible, but constitutionally unacceptable.