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

Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment that cited ‘serious loss of confidence’ in him as leader Hungary’s president Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment passed by prime minister Péter Magyar’s ruling Tisza party.The amendment will end Sulyok’s term immediately, citing society’s “serious loss of confidence” in a leader elected in early 2024 by lawmakers from former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist Fidesz party. Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removalImage source, EPA/ShutterstockImage caption, Since his party swept to power in April, Péter Magyar (left) has repeatedly called on Tamás Sulyok (right) to resignByNick Thorpe and Henry MoorePublished1 hour agoHungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country's constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday.Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza party had used its majo...