Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, effectively barring Viktor Orbán from returning after his 20 years. The amendment, dubbed "lex Orbán," was overwhelmingly passed by parliament.
President Lee Jae-myung stressed the need for fundamental reform of the National Election Commission (NEC), even suggesting a constitutional amendment if necessary. He pointed to the lack of external oversight and proposed including the NEC under the Board of Audit and Inspection's jurisdiction, as well as reforming the appointment process for NEC members.
Hungary's parliament has amended the constitution to limit prime ministers to an eight-year term, a move by Péter Magyar's Tisza party to prevent Viktor Orbán's return. The amendment, passed with a super-majority, also targets controversial state asset transfers and aims to unlock EU funds.
Hungary's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial terms to eight years, effectively barring former leader Viktor Orban from returning to power. The reform, a key promise of Prime Minister Peter Magyar's Tisza party, also paves the way for disbanding the Sovereignty Protection Office.
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years, effectively barring former premier Viktor Orban from serving again. The move, a key promise of PM Peter Magyar, passed with a two-thirds majority.
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office, retroactively barring Viktor Orbán from future terms. The move, championed by PM Peter Magyar as part of a "regime change," also targets the Sovereign Protection Office and public trust foundations.
A bill to amend the National Referendum Act concerning constitutional amendment procedures, jointly submitted by four parties including the LDP and DPFP, began deliberation in the House of Representatives Constitutional Research Commission on the 11th. The bill is expected to pass with a majority vote on the 18th. The DPFP intends to submit an amendment regarding online paid advertising.
Japanese opposition and ruling parties debated constitutional reform on NHK, focusing on emergency powers. LDP, Ishin, and DP support creating "emergency clauses" for extending parliamentary terms during disasters, while CDP, Komeito, and others urge caution due to unresolved issues.
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party's (DP) push to put a consti...
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party's (DP) push to put a consti...
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- A ruling Democratic Party (DP)-led bill on a constituti...
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- A ruling Democratic Party (DP)-led bill on a constituti...
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- A ruling Democratic Party (DP)-led bill on a constituti...
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- A ruling Democratic Party-led bill on a constitutional ...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pursuing the first ever revision of her country’s post-World War II pacifist constitution, a step that observers say is likely to be welcomed in Washington and condemned in Beijing. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a historic two-thirds majority in the National Diet’s lower house in February’s election, passing the threshold needed to pass constitutional amendments without other parties’ support. “An independent constitutional amendment...
