Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok resigned from his position after signing a constitutional amendment that ended his own mandate [1].

The resignation marks a significant shift in Hungary's executive leadership following the April 2026 parliamentary elections. The move allows the newly dominant Tisza Party to initiate a new presidential election and install a head of state aligned with their current political objectives.

Sulyok, a political ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, signed the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law [3]. According to reports, the amendment was signed on Saturday, July 13, 2026 [1]. This legislative action effectively terminated his term and cleared the path for his departure from office.

The push for Sulyok's removal was driven by the Tisza Party, which secured a parliamentary super-majority in the April elections [4]. The party said a "serious loss of confidence" in Sulyok was the primary justification for the constitutional change [4].

While some reports indicate the amendment was signed on July 13 [1], other sources noted that the Hungarian parliament approved the changes on Monday, July 17 [2]. Sulyok's decision to sign the document essentially facilitated his own removal from power.

The transition comes as the Tisza Party consolidates its influence in Budapest. The party had made the removal of Sulyok a central component of its election campaign [4]. By utilizing their super-majority, the party was able to bypass traditional term limits through the constitutional amendment process.

“The party said a "serious loss of confidence" in Sulyok was the primary justification for the constitutional change.”

This event demonstrates the Tisza Party's ability to rapidly reshape Hungary's constitutional framework using its parliamentary super-majority. By removing a president who was an ally of the previous administration, the party is eliminating potential institutional friction and ensuring that the head of state is fully aligned with its current legislative agenda.