PM Péter Magyar accuses Fidesz of blocking constitutional amendment, warns of action against president

Hungarian Parliament: President to be removed today, Fidesz group boycott, leader stepping down

Fidesz's parliamentary group stayed away from today's proceedings, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a sharp attack on President Tamás Sulyok. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/parliament-president-remove-fidesz-leader/

PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court

Rage and threats, Péter Magyar during his speech in Parliament. The TISZA government is drafting a new constitution, Péter Magyar has announced in parliament yesterday. In this he wants to cap the term of office for members of parliament at 12 years likely retrospectively, and change the fundamental law in order to remove President [] The post PM Magyar to Replace of Half of Opposition MPs, Fire President and Head of Constitutional Court appeared first on Hungary Today.

Hungary’s PM Picks Fight with Former President, Brands Áder ‘Public-Money Angler’

Hungary’s constitutional clash has widened beyond President Tamás Sulyok, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar and former president János Áder traded accusations over the government’s planned constitutional overhaul and the funding of Áder’s climate foundation. Magyar submitted the 17th Amendment over the weekend, which would remove Sulyok from office the day after its adoption. The post Hungary’s PM Picks Fight with Former President, Brands Áder ‘Public-Money Angler’ appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Hungary Parliament Votes on Amendment to Remove President Sulyok

Hungary’s parliament is expected to approve a constitutional amendment on Monday, proposed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government, that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office. Magyar has described Sulyok as a “puppet” of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The move follows Magyar’s landslide election victory in April, which ended Orban’s 16-year rule. The amendment [] The post Hungary Parliament Votes on Amendment to Remove President Sulyok appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Hungary Parliament Set to Remove President in Magyar Reform Push

Hungary’s parliament is expected to approve a constitutional amendment on Monday that would remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, marking the latest step in Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s campaign to dismantle the political legacy of former leader Viktor Orban. The vote comes just months after Magyar’s Tisza party won a landslide election victory in April, [] The post Hungary Parliament Set to Remove President in Magyar Reform Push appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Operation Cleansing Fire: Hungary’s new leader moves to break Orbán’s entrenched power structure

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has proposed constitutional changes, including the possible removal of the president

Hungary will not provide arms, troops to Ukraine: PM

Hungary will not provide weapons or military personnel to Ukraine, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said here on Wednesday, while emphasizing Budapest's commitment to humanitarian aid and NATO unity, reported Xinhua. Speaking to journalists before entering the NATO summit session, Magyar clarified the Hungarian government's stance on the ongoing conflict, namely that Ukraine is the victim and has the right to defend its territorial integrity. We maintain our humanitarian assistance to Ukraine but ... Hungary will not provide arms or troops to Ukraine, he said. The prime minister said the decision aligns with a clear mandate given by the Hungarian electorate during the April elections. Magyar also disclosed that he held a brief discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, adding that both leaders have agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in the near future.

Despite defamation complaint, EP votes not to waive Klára Dobrev's immunity

Fidesz's former minister brought criminal charges against the Hungarian politician last year, arguing that her statements could undermine the public perception of his ministry.

Critics, Georgian Dream Spar Over Absence From NATO Summit Meetings, Agenda

Government critics have raised concerns over Georgia’s repeated absence from NATO’s annual summit key agenda and meetings, as Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili heads to the Turkish capital to take part in an “Ankara Allies” event on the summit’s sidelines. Ankara, Turkey, is hosting NATO’s annual event on July 7-8, with the forum focusing

News24 | Hungary PM Magyar moves to amend constitution to oust President Sulyok

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s plans to amend the constitution to push out the president, an ally of his predecessor Viktor Orban, drew fresh criticism on Thursday.

Péter Magyar launches contested procedure to remove Hungary's president

On July 7, the Hungarian parliament began to review a package of constitutional amendments that would remove President Tamas Sulyok, an ally of former prime minister Viktor Orban. This 'forceful' approach has drawn concern from several NGOs and advocates for the rule of law.

Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office has requested that Tsarukyan's parliamentary immunity be revoked.

The Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia has submitted a petition to the Central Electoral Commission to strip Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, of parliamentary immunity.

Magyar threatens Hungarian president with impeachment in five days

Hungary’s National Assembly will begin proceedings to remove President Tamas Sulyok from office, if he does not sign the bill on the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which envisages his resignation, the Hungarian prime minister noted

Hungary’s Magyar continues ‘Operation Purgatory’ purges with proposed amendment to oust president

Hungary’s political civil war is beginning to boil over as the head of government prepares to remove the president with a bespoke amendment of the constitution that would strip him of office. Prime Minister Peter Magyar submitted a proposal for a constitutional amendment over the weekend that would remove President Tamas Sulyok as head of state. []

Georgia Excluded from NATO Summit Amid Deepening Rift with Western Partners

Georgia’s absence from the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara has triggered sharp political debate in Tbilisi. While the ruling Georgian Dream party dismissed concerns of diplomatic isolation, opposition figures and former diplomats warned of a deepening rift with Western partners. This unprecedented exclusion from the alliance’s gathering coincides with escalating tensions between Tbilisi and Brussels.

Italy denies authorising use of airbases for US attacks on Iran

Italy denies authorising use of airbases for US attacks on Iran Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says he held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in which he denied that Italy had authorised the use of its airbases for US attacks on Iran. Italy has never taken part in any military initiative and has never authorized the use of bases for war actions against Iran, in the strictest respect of the treaties with the United States, Tajani wrote on X. The comments come a day after Italy rebuked remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggesting otherwise. Rutte's remarks sparked a political row in Italy, where Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had denied that Italian bases were used for direct military action against Iran. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said the airbases were used exclusively for technical and logistical activities.

Hungary Seeks Pragmatic Relations With Russia, Foreign Minister Says

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in a Corriere della Sera interview Saturday that Hungary seeks pragmatic relations with Russia and views it as a permanent European power. The statement sharpens Budapest's divergence from EU and NATO partners who have maintained diplomatic pressure on Moscow throughout the Ukraine conflict.

Hungary opposes scaling down EU protections for Ukrainian men

Even if the decision is adopted at the EU level, it will not prevent Budapest from accepting ethnic Hungarians fleeing Ukraine because of the war or mobilization, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.

Hungary Names OTP’s Tardos as Debt Chief in Charge of Cost Cuts

Hungary appointed Gergely Tardos, head of the research at OTP Bank Nyrt., as chief executive of the government’s Debt Management Agency, Finance Minister Andras Karman said Sunday.

Italian premier says tensions with Trump should not affect ties with US

'Exchange of accusations between the leaders must not impact the government’s relations with the US,’ Italian premier says

Zelenskyy and Italy's PM hold meeting on sidelines of NATO summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Constitutional amendment bill: Tinubu can’t stop balkanising Atiku’s manifesto – Olarenwaju

The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Demola Olarenwaju, has said President Bola Tinubu can’t stop balkanising his principal’s 2019/2023 manifesto points. Olarenwaju hinted that Tinubu should expect that his actions would attract backfire. He was reacting to Tinubu’s transmission of constitutional amendment bill to the Senate. Posting on X, Olarenwaju wrote: [] Constitutional amendment bill: Tinubu can’t stop balkanising Atiku’s manifesto – Olarenwaju

KDNP MP: Term limit amendment aims to remove former Fidesz-KDNP MPs

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US-educated Ukrainian postal chief unfit for role – regulator

Ukraine’s central bank has called for the dismissal of Igor Smelyansky, the head of the national postal service Read Full Article at RT.com