Hungary's National Assembly approved the 17th amendment to the fundamental law on Monday. 139 MPs voted in favor, 6 were against, and no one abstained. The proceedings continued on Tuesday with an extraordinary session, which, according to available information, began at 9:00 with an address by Péter Magyar. HVG ↗
The topic also triggered a political reaction in connection with the Fidesz party. Péter Magyar criticized the governing party for its absence on Monday and, ahead of Tuesday's session, posted a video on social media of his Monday address. According to reports, he was also responding to Gergely Gulyás, who stepped down as leader of the Fidesz parliamentary group. Index.hu ↗
Part of the parliamentary proceedings was also a discussion on the position of President Tamás Sulyok. Members of parliament decided on his removal, and representatives of the Tisza and Mi Hazánk parties spoke on the topic. According to available information, Fidesz representatives did not provide any statement to journalists directly in parliament on Monday. Index.hu ↗
Particular attention was also drawn by the case of influencer Dániel Bohár, who announced that he had received a letter from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ágnes Forsthoffer, banning him from entering parliament. Further developments are expected following the continuation of Tuesday's extraordinary session and the parties' reactions to the approved constitutional amendment. HVG ↗
Hungarian Parliament Adopts 17th Amendment to the Constitution
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