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Parliament Boosts Presidential Power Ahead of 2026 Elections

12/14/2025

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The Hungarian parliament approved a bill to strengthen the presidency ahead of the April 2026 elections, with 134 votes in favor.
The bill addresses concerns raised by President Tamas Sulyok about potential legal gaps.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar's TISZA party leads in polls, signaling a challenge to Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister.
The president's role remains largely ceremonial but includes veto powers over legislation.

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The Hungarian parliament approved a bill to strengthen the presidency ahead of the April 2026 elections, with 134 votes in favor.
The bill addresses concerns raised by President Tamas Sulyok about potential legal gaps.
Opposition leader Peter Magyar's TISZA party leads in polls, signaling a challenge to Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister.
The president's role remains largely ceremonial but includes veto powers over legislation.