Hungary Constitutional Court reviews presidential removal and term limits

Constitutional Court Tamás Sulyok András Baka Júlia Gór-Sebestyén Hungary politics

The Hungarian Constitutional Court is set to convene to review several high-stakes legal challenges initiated by Fidesz-KDNP. Key issues include the legality of the 17th Amendment to the Basic Law, which resulted in the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. The court will also examine the validity of the recent election of András Baka as president, the legality of age limits for judges, and term limits for members of parliament.

Legal experts warn that the court's decision could trigger a constitutional crisis, particularly if the removal of Sulyok is found to be procedurally flawed, potentially complicating the legitimacy of the newly elected president. Additionally, the court will review regulations concerning public interest asset management foundations.

Separately, figure skating coach Júlia Gór-Sebestyén has been charged with three counts of endangering minors. The Budapest IV. and XV. District Prosecutor's Office alleges that she subjected athletes to physical and psychological abuse, including hitting a child, throwing objects like metal water bottles at students, and enforcing drastic food deprivation to force weight loss. Prosecutors are seeking a suspended prison sentence and a ban on working with minors.

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András Baka · Budapest IV. and XV. District Prosecution Office · Constitutional Court of Hungary · Fidesz · Hungary · Júlia Gór-Sebestyén · Péter Polt · Tamás Sulyok

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[● 7 SOURCES] Prosecutors are seeking a suspended prison sentence for figure skating coach Júlia Gór-Sebestyén. www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.blikk.hu · nepszava.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The coach allegedly used drastic food deprivation during training camps to force weight loss in athletes. hirklikk.hu · www.blikk.hu · nepszava.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · twice.hu
[● 6 SOURCES] Prosecutors have requested that the court ban the defendant from working with minors for a specified period. hirklikk.hu · www.blikk.hu · nepszava.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · twice.hu
[● 7 SOURCES] Júlia Gór-Sebestyén is charged with endangering minors through physical and psychological abuse. www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.blikk.hu · nepszava.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of age limits for judges and term limits for members of parliament. 24.hu · www.economx.hu · index.hu · mandiner.hu · www.klubradio.hu · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The allegations include hitting a child in the face and throwing metal water bottles and life preservers at students. www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.blikk.hu · nepszava.hu · blikkruzs.blikk.hu · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of terminating President Tamás Sulyok's mandate via the 17th Basic Law amendment. 24.hu · www.economx.hu · index.hu · mandiner.hu · www.klubradio.hu · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Opposition parties have requested a norm control review regarding laws related to public interest asset management foundations. 24.hu · index.hu · mandiner.hu · www.economx.hu