Hungary is facing a major political showdown after Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government announced plans to amend the constitution in a move that could remove President Tamas Sulyok from office.
The development follows weeks of growing tensions between the country's top political figures. Earlier, Magyar publicly called on Sulyok to step down and reportedly set a deadline for his resignation. After that deadline passed without action, government officials signaled that constitutional changes would be pursued.
Supporters of the government argue that the reforms are necessary to reset Hungary's political institutions and deliver on promises made during the recent election campaign. Critics, however, warn that changing the constitution to remove a sitting president could deepen political divisions and raise concerns about institutional independence.
The dispute has quickly become one of the most significant political challenges Hungary has faced in recent years. Opposition parties and constitutional experts are expected to closely scrutinize any legal changes proposed by the government.
Hungary's political direction is being watched across Europe, where leaders are monitoring how the new government handles democratic institutions and constitutional reforms.
If approved, the constitutional amendment could trigger a major shift in Hungary's political landscape and reshape the balance of power within the country.