Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has sharply criticised the government’s proposed 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law, arguing that the plan to terminate his mandate is incompatible with the principles of the rule of law.
Speaking to the Polish conservative weekly Do Rzeczy, Sulyok said the proposal announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar would end the current president’s term through a constitutional amendment that targets a specific individual rather than the office itself.
“I have no reason to resign, and the prime minister has so far failed to identify any constitutional grounds for removing me,” Sulyok said.
“A law written for one person”
The president argued that the proposed amendment deals with his removal “in a single sentence” and explicitly refers to the current President of the Republic, rather than setting out general constitutional rules governing the office.
For that reason, he said, the proposal amounts to legislation aimed at one individual and “cannot under any circumstances be regarded as a solution compatible with the rule of law.” Sulyok added that the constitutional status of the Hungarian president is defined by the Fundamental Law and should not be altered in a way that applies only to the incumbent office-holder.
President rejects accusations of political bias
The president also responded to repeated criticism from the government, which has described him as a “puppet” of the previous administration. Sulyok rejected the accusation, saying he has never been a member of any political party or a politician.
He noted that during previous governments, he exercised his constitutional veto powers when necessary, and since the current administration took office, he has also signed legislation passed by the new parliamentary majority.
He further accused the prime minister of applying a double standard, arguing that the government would likely have no objection if a member of the governing party or even a current minister were elected president in the future.
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Warning over concentration of power
Sulyok expressed broader concerns about Hungary’s political direction, saying that an increasing concentration of power is becoming evident. He acknowledged that the governing coalition had received a strong democratic mandate, but warned that having a parliamentary majority does not mean “everything that is technically possible should be done.”
According to the president, any constitutional reform (including discussions on drafting a new constitution or redefining the presidency) must respect the core principles of the rule of law and fundamental European democratic values.
Background to the dispute
The constitutional clash follows the government’s announcement of a package of constitutional reforms that would remove several senior public office-holders, including the president. The government has repeatedly argued that Sulyok is unfit to remain in office, accusing him of failing to act on issues of public importance and portraying him as too closely linked to the previous administration. After earlier calls for his resignation were rejected, the government submitted the proposed 17th constitutional amendment, which would end his current mandate if adopted by Parliament.
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I’m looking forward to Sulyok’s physical removal from his office where they pack his belongings in boxes and escort him with his boxes to the sidewalk.
Let’s wait for the opinion of the Venice Commission.
Another solution could be a national referendum similar to the ones used by Orban on different matters of national interest.
Concur – Larry.
Victor Mihaly. Orban – appointment “of favour” to the current President of Hungary – Tamas Sulyok’s – his deception, his claim of NEVER having been of membership – of a Political Party 😃- just outrageous and a Fabrication of TRUTH.
Orban, in his power, his “creed” – manipulating creating positions – that fell under the Government of “Fidesz” Hungary – he being the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Leader of the Fidesz Political “heinous” Party, those to whom he appointed known “Gofers” of the “Fidesz” – to their political ideas and philosophy – of membership, being donators and roles “other” – that viewed Victor Mihaly. Orban in an image reflective of being resembling of Adulation – or as a Demi-god individual.
A Mystical hold presence they HELD – that ended, in April of 2026 – that in our Seeking of Justice, our RIGHT to pursue under DEMOCRACY – those I write – there “nadir” will be there Netherworld.
Victor Mihaly. Orban – appointed them, allowed them entry through “Portcullises” – the Heavy Gates that are of Protection and are the principal entry into a Castle.
Orban – like a sculpture – “shaped and moulded” – designed and formulated – his Fidesz Government, the Fidesz Political Party – the creation of its CREED – those like in the “appointment of power” he enforced – in the granting of – Tamas Sulyok – inviting Sulyok, to “cross the mote” over the bridge – then enter through the “Portcullises” – the Gates of Protection of the – Victor Mihaly. Orbans world under his “Mystical” spell – under his Power & Control.
Victor Mihaly. Orban – in the reading, the study of “Mein Kampf” – its author, what clearly is “messaged” – is the author – his personal and perspective narrative.
Victor Mihaly.Orban-date of 19th June 1989 – which he carried through built on in fact, in his Political Life especially, the (20) twenty years he spent, as the Prime Minister of Hungary – being an individual who personified “in-practice” being an aggressive expansionist.
Victor Mihaly. Orban – likeness in character behaviour in his expansionistic “Xanadu” world – it lived/lives, to the author of “Mein Kempf” – INTERESTING.
Ironically, both FELL – after they inflicted DESTRUCTION – broadsheet to there country’s.
The “inner sanctum” of Victor Mihaly. Orban – its BROADNESS extending far outside the Oligarchy, those within his Government likes of – Mihaly Varga, Peter Szijjarto and Gergulay Gulyas – all GOFER’s – that played pivotal roles, roles of authorised POWER – granted by Victor Mihaly. Orban – that played out had – gargantuan impact – in contributing to STEALING – from Hungarians and our country – Hungary.
Those of Membership and Donators – the “greasers of the palms” – the “pocket fillers” – being HUGH players in the STEALING – the acts of ROBBERY – they practiced on millions upon millions of Hungarians approved by Victor Mihaly. Orban / there support – to the cause” – the Creeds and Dogma, the Ideology of the “ill-fated” humiliated out of office, that can NEVER be appeased former Prime Minister of Hungary- Victor Mihaly. Orban.
Sulyok – speak claim as he has of NO never of a Political Party Membership but he can NEVER – as can the present – Roman Catholic Cardinal of Hungary – Peter Erdo – never can both – be forgotten that on “public record” – there friendship, there respect and support to the name Victor Mihaly. Orban – the Fidesz Political “regime”.
You really are a sad pathetic little man Larry , what has life has made you so bitter , get out of the house a little , maybe get a hobby
Pathetic are the losers of the April 12tth election and their bitter supporters who can’t accept the new reality. You obviously must be one of them. Suck it up little boy.