Tisza Party Proposes Term Limits for Prime Minister

On Wednesday, the Tisza Party in Hungary submitted a proposal to amend the Fundamental Law. The amendment would limit any individual’s time as prime minister to two terms. This change would prevent Viktor Orbán from seeking reelection, as he has held the office for roughly 19 years across five terms since 1998.

The proposal also seeks to dissolve the Sovereignty Protection Office, established in 2023 to safeguard Hungary’s constitutional identity. Additionally, the Tisza Party aims to reclaim state control over assets currently held by public-interest asset management foundations—known as KEKVAs—which oversee 21 universities and the Mathias Corvinus Collegium. The government would gain the power to dissolve these foundations and return the assets to the state.

Parliament must approve the amendment with a two-thirds majority for it to take effect. The proposal acknowledges past “abuse of legislative power” in transferring assets to these foundations. While the Tisza Party plans further constitutional changes, this amendment represents an initial step toward broader reform.