Hungary parliament starts impeachment of President Shuyok
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Hungary's parliament voted 139-6 to amend the constitution, enabling the removal of President Tamás Shuyok. Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the move completes the 'constitutional reform of the Orbán regime'.
The Constitutional Amendment
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment on July 13 that allows the removal of President Tamás Shuyok. The initiative, backed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, passed with 139 votes in favor and 6 against out of 199 lawmakers. Members of the Fidesz party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán boycotted the vote, according to DW.
Political Context
Magyar stated that the amendment completes the 'constitutional reform of the Orbán regime'. The move follows months of political tension between the government and the presidency. Shuyok, a former judge, has been a critic of Magyar's policies.
Orban Rule-by-Decree Powers
The Hungarian parliament voted to allow Prime Minister Viktor Orban to rule by decree to combat the coronavirus pandemic, granting him unilateral authority to enact sweeping measures. This bill, which passed with 139 votes in favor and 6 against, was boycotted by Fidesz party members.
What's Next
The impeachment process against President Shuyok is set to begin in the coming days. It remains unclear whether the opposition will mount a legal challenge or if Shuyok will resign before the vote.
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Hungary parliament starts impeachment of President Shuyok
