Hungary parliamentary reform and constitutional amendment

In early July 2026, Hungary passed a constitutional amendment that barred opposition figure László Hadházy and several others from taking seats in the National Assembly. The move was presented as a safeguard against perceived abuses of parliamentary privilege.

By early August, the government was debating a broader package of reforms aimed at limiting any single party’s ability to secure a two‑thirds majority. Proposals included requiring two consecutive parliaments to approve constitutional changes, linking certain amendments to referenda, and overhauling the electoral system with options such as a two‑round vote, more proportional seat allocation, or independent redistricting. Parallel measures targeted the independence of public institutions, tightening conflict‑of‑interest rules and introducing mixed political‑professional appointments to bodies like the Independent Media Board, the Constitutional Court, and the State Audit Office, while still preserving a parliamentary super‑majority vote for senior posts. The debate referenced models from Germany, Latvia, Italy, France and Austria, highlighting the tension between parliamentary control and institutional autonomy.