Hungary PM Magyar Threatens Legal Move to Oust President Sulyok

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday warned that his government would begin legal proceedings to remove President Tamas Sulyok if he continues to reject calls to resign. Magyar said his ruling Tisza party would use its parliamentary majority to initiate constitutional and legislative measures aimed at ending Sulyok’s tenure.

The dispute stems from Magyar’s pledge to replace key officials appointed during the long rule of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Magyar accused Sulyok of failing to represent national unity and acting in the interests of the previous administration, while vowing to remove figures he says contributed to the erosion of democratic institutions.

Sulyok, whose presidential term runs until 2029, rejected the demand to step down and warned that any attempt to force his removal could trigger a constitutional crisis and deepen political divisions. Orban’s Fidesz party also condemned Magyar’s ultimatum, arguing that the president is serving a lawful mandate and cannot be removed through political pressure.

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