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New Govt Sets 8-Year PM Term, Unlocks €16.4B EU Funds

6/17/2026

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The new government fulfilled its pledge by enshrining an eight-year limit on prime ministers, with parliament passing the amendment 135-50 and awaiting President Tamás Sulyok’s signature.
The amendment, backed by the Tisza party’s two-thirds majority, abolished the Sovereignty Protection Office and ordered state reclamation or defunding of public-trust foundations tied to Fidesz.
The European Commission will release €16.4 billion of funds if parliamentary reforms strengthen the Integrity Authority.

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The new government fulfilled its pledge by enshrining an eight-year limit on prime ministers, with parliament passing the amendment 135-50 and awaiting President Tamás Sulyok’s signature.
The amendment, backed by the Tisza party’s two-thirds majority, abolished the Sovereignty Protection Office and ordered state reclamation or defunding of public-trust foundations tied to Fidesz.
The European Commission will release €16.4 billion of funds if parliamentary reforms strengthen the Integrity Authority.