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Hungary transition: political reforms and governance shifts

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Following the April 2026 election, Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party has implemented sweeping reforms to end Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Utilizing a two-thirds majority, the administration passed a constitutional amendment imposing an eight-year term limit for prime ministers, applied retroactively to prevent Orbán from returning to power. This reform, alongside changes to judicial age limits, has triggered legal challenges from Fidesz-KDNP. The Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the 17th Amendment, the removal of President Tamás Sulyok, and the subsequent election of András Baka. Economic shifts are emerging as business magnates adjust to the new landscape. Companies previously reliant on close ties to the former administration are re-evaluating models to avoid losses from efforts to curb cronyism. Magyar introduced a searchable database to track approximately 400 billion forints in civil grants distributed between 2022 and 2026 to expose funds sent to ‘pseudo-civil’ organizations. In preparation for the National Office for Asset Recovery and Protection (NVVH) to begin work by late September, an initial budget of 2.48 billion HUF has been allocated. Anna Unger, elected to lead the office, stated her mission is to break the ‘glass ceiling’ of political untouchability regarding corruption. ~~The government~~ However, her appointment has ~~launched a major anti-corruption operation~~ faced scrutiny. Deputy Speaker Anikó Hallerné Nagy clarified that no objective point-based system was used to ~~reclaim state assets, with estimates suggesting~~ select Unger, noting the ~~recovery of between 60 billion euros~~ committee instead weighed political risks and ~~significantly higher amounts allegedly misappropriated by former administration allies~~ professional suitability. Former Slovak police chief István Hamran expressed skepticism regarding Unger’s lack of law enforcement experience and ~~oligarchs.~~ warned that the agency must produce results quickly to maintain public support. Parliamentary tensions have also escalated, with Speaker Ágnes Forsthoffer banning Mi Hazánk leader László Toroczkai from sessions after he referred to Prime Minister Magyar as a “cowardly, disgusting worm.” Concurrently, the European Parliament is reviewing the suspension of the Article 7 procedure against Hungary. Members of the European People's Party (EPP) are advocating for suspension, citing reforms intended to align with EU standards. An EU parliamentary mission is scheduled to visit Hungary in late October, with a final decision on the procedure expected by early 2027.

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