Hungarian Government Amends Constitution, Viktor Orbán No Longer Eligible for Prime Minister

The Hungarian government has amended the country's constitution in a move that will prevent Viktor Orbán from serving as prime minister, according to developments reported 39 days after recent elections. The constitutional changes represent a significant shift in Hungarian politics, as Orbán has dominated the country's political landscape for over a decade through his Fidesz party. The amendment comes as part of broader post-election developments in Hungary, though the specific details of the constitutional changes and the circumstances leading to Orbán's disqualification from the premiership were not immediately clear. This development marks a potential turning point for Hungary, which under Orbán's leadership has been increasingly at odds with European Union institutions over issues including rule of law, media freedom, and democratic governance.