Tamas Sulyok

“negative precedent that inflicts a deep wound on the constitutional values of democracy, the separation of powers and the rule of law”

Tamas Sulyok · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-19

On Saturday, Sulyok said he had no choice but to sign the legislation, which he criticized as setting a negative precedent.

“fundamental values of a free society,”

Tamas Sulyok · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-19

Sulyok accused Magyar and his Tisza party of trampling the fundamental values of a free society.

“I am fulfilling my obligation under the Fundamental Law [Hungary's constitution] after carefully weighing my legal options and my conscience.”

Tamas Sulyok · said 2026-07-18 · reported 2026-07-19

Sulyok, an ally of Viktor Orban, announced on Saturday he would sign a constitutional amendment immediately ending his term in office.