Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment to end his mandate
President Tamás Sulyok has signed the seventeenth amendment to the Fundamental Law, which will result in the termination of his presidency.
By Europa Express18 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CETUpdated 18 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment to end his mandate
Strategic Context: President Tamás Sulyok has signed the seventeenth amendment to the Fundamental Law, which will result in the termination of his presidency.
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According to Euronews, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok announced on Saturday via Facebook that he has signed the seventeenth amendment to the country's Fundamental Law. The constitutional change dictates that the sitting president's mandate will conclude the day after the amendment officially takes effect.