Hungary's president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

Hungary's president signed a constitutional amendment into law on Saturday that ends his term in office, bringing to a close a dispute between him and the country's new government that was seeking to oust him as part of a purge of officials appointed during the tenure of Viktor Orban.

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Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 18, 2026

Hungary’s president ends his own term in bow to new premier

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Hungary's president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

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Hungary’s president signs a constitutional amendment ending his term

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The GuardianLean Left· Jul 18, 2026

Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term

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Hungary's president signs amendment ending his own term

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