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PM Magyar Seeks President's Ouster, Promises €16.4B EU Funds

6/1/2026

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Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the Tisza party will use its two-thirds majority to amend the constitution, launch legal proceedings against President Tamás Sulyok and set a May 31 resignation deadline.
He expects the removal to take about one month.
Fidesz caucus leader Gergely Gulyás called forced removal unlawful.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said €16.4 billion in frozen funds could be released if Hungary continues its reform agenda.

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Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the Tisza party will use its two-thirds majority to amend the constitution, launch legal proceedings against President Tamás Sulyok and set a May 31 resignation deadline.
He expects the removal to take about one month.
Fidesz caucus leader Gergely Gulyás called forced removal unlawful.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said €16.4 billion in frozen funds could be released if Hungary continues its reform agenda.