Hungarian Parliament Debates Constitutional Amendment to Limit Prime Minister Terms to Eight Years
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Hungary's parliament is discussing a constitutional amendment that would impose an eight-year limit on the prime minister's term in office. The proposal comes as Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party faces separate criticism over allegations of secretly planning a migration camp near the Austrian border. Orbán has served as Hungary's prime minister since 2010, making him one of Europe's longest-serving leaders. The term limit proposal represents a significant potential change to Hungary's political system, though it remains unclear whether the amendment would apply retroactively to Orbán's current tenure or only to future prime ministers.
