Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on June 22, 2026 [1], that his government will seek a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office [1].

This move represents a fundamental shift in the Hungarian state structure, targeting the remnants of the previous administration's influence. By altering the constitution to remove the head of state, the government aims to dismantle systemic power networks established under former leader Viktor Orbán.

Magyar said that the decision stems from a "serious loss of confidence" in the president [2]. The prime minister linked the removal of Sulyok, who is 70 years old [3], to a broader agenda of institutional reform. This plan includes the creation of a new anti-graft office designed to combat corruption within the government.

"We will initiate the president's removal from office with a constitutional amendment," Magyar said [1].

The prime minister positioned the initiative as a necessary step for the country's democratic health. He framed the constitutional changes as a means to reset the legal and political landscape of the nation — a process he described as essential for governance.

"This is about restoring constitutional democracy and ending the Orban‑era power structures," Magyar said [1].

The proposal was presented at the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest [1]. While the president typically holds a ceremonial role, the use of a constitutional amendment to force a removal indicates a high-level political conflict over the legacy of the Orbán era [2].

“"We will initiate the president's removal from office with a constitutional amendment."”

The effort to remove President Sulyok through constitutional amendment signifies a transition from simple political leadership change to a structural overhaul of the Hungarian state. By targeting the presidency and establishing an anti-graft office, the Magyar administration is attempting to legally decouple the state from the influence of the previous regime, potentially altering the balance of power between the executive and the head of state.