Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years (opens original article in a new tab)

Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting the prime minister's term to eight years, preventing Viktor Orbán from serving beyond 2034 and restricting future leaders to two terms. The change also abolished a government office linked to Orbán and targeted Fidesz-aligned institutions.

• Hungary's parliament passed a constitutional amendment limiting the prime minister's term to eight years
• The change prevents Viktor Orbán from serving beyond 2034 and restricts future prime ministers to two terms
• The amendment also abolished the Sovereignty Protection Office and targeted Fidesz-linked institutions