Péter Polt
jurist, former Fidesz politician, current Chief Prosecutor of Hungary (born: 1955)
- Jul 25
Amnesty International warns Hungary over rushed election of constitutional judge, Tisza majority to decide without consultation
Hungary’s parliament will elect a new Constitutional Court judge on Monday, just days after a constitutional amendment ended the term of Csaba Hende. Amnesty International Hungary says the one-week timeline sidesteps the 60-day period meant for broad consultations and echoes single-party selection practices previously seen under Viktor Orbán.
- Jun 22
Hungary's PM Magyar moves to oust president and launch anti-corruption 'Purgatory' operation
Prime Minister Peter Magyar submits a constitutional amendment to dismiss President Tamas Sulyok and creates a national asset recovery office, calling it 'Operation Purgatory'.
- May 31
Hungarian PM Magyar Moves to Amend Constitution After President Sulyok Refuses Resignation Ultimatum
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced plans to amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after the president refused to resign by a May 31 deadline, setting up a constitutional confrontation in Budapest.
