Hungary plans constitutional change under Prime Minister Peter Magyar

The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, is planning to adopt a new constitution, with a referendum expected to take place next year. According to a survey by the Publicus Institute, 61% of Hungarians support this initiative.

These moves follow the end of Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar's administration has been implementing a series of reforms aimed at dismantling the previous system, restoring the rule of law, reducing corruption, and pursuing pro-EU policies. Key actions taken by the new government include lifting the state of emergency, dissolving foundations that managed public assets under the previous administration, and establishing the Office for the Recovery and Protection of Property to investigate past public procurement orders exceeding $32 million.

Legislative changes have also introduced limits on the prime minister's term to two terms, a 12-year limit for parliamentary mandates, and a 70-year age limit for Constitutional Court judges. Additionally, the government has dismissed heads of major security agencies, abolished the Sovereignty Protection Office, and implemented a new media law regarding public media funding. On the international stage, Hungary has shifted toward a more cooperative relationship with the European Union, joined the European Public Prosecutor's Office, and re-engaged with the Erasmus program.