Hungary Changes Constitution Blocking Possible Return of Viktor Orban

The change instituted by the new government means a prime minister can serve a maximum of eight years, ruling out another term for the former leader.
Hungary Changes Constitution Blocking Possible Return of Viktor Orban
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses supporters at the Balna center in Budapest during a general election in Hungary on April 12, 2026. Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images
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Hungary’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Monday limiting the time prime ministers can ​serve to eight years, ‌effectively ending the prospect of a return for former leader Viktor Orban.
Prime Minister Peter Magyar defeated Orban ​in April’s election, removing the nationalist leader from office after 16 consecutive years, and immediately set about reversing some of his predecessor’s policies.
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