### [2026-06-15](/feed/2026/06/15/index.md)

##### Hungary
# Hungary's parliament approves a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers' terms to a maximum of eight years in office. Legislators also remove a constitutional provision linked to the planned dissolution of the Sovereignty Protection Office established under Viktor Orbán. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/15/hungary-moves-to-limit-pms-terms-in-office-blocking-orban-s-return_6754516_4.html)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/hungarian-parliament-rules-out-orban-return-with-eight-year-limit-prime-2026-06-15/)

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