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Hungarian Constitutional Court leadership changes

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2026-09-28 05:23 UTC → 2026-09-29 07:11 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following a constitutional amendment to the Fundamental Law, the mandates of Péter Polt, President of the Constitutional Court, and three other judges expired on September 1. The 17th amendment reinstated a 70-year age limit for judges, a measure proponents claim is necessary to restore judicial independence. The Fidesz-KDNP party criticized the move, with former parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás describing the departure of the judges as the ‘decapitation’ of the body. In response to his removal, Péter Polt announced his intention to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Polt argues that the manner in which the President was removed violates the rule of law, suggesting that changes to retirement ages should apply to incoming officials rather than those currently serving full terms. Additionally, Polt defended his previous tenure as Prosecutor General, denying allegations that he failed to investigate cases linked to the ruling Fidesz party. Polt has proceeded with his appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, maintaining that judicial term changes should be implemented through a transitional system to protect the rule of law.

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