Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has emphasized Hungary’s right to resist any attempts to forcibly remove the country’s president from office. His statement came in the wake of parliament’s final approval of the 17th Amendment to the Fundamental Law, which has stirred political tensions in the nation.
Through a message shared on social media, Orbán made it clear that his party would refuse to acknowledge the legitimacy of a president installed by what he termed as unlawful means. He stressed that any actions or decisions taken by such a president would equally lack legitimacy, pledging to challenge any unconstitutional efforts to unseat the head of state.
Orbán expressed concern that targeting the presidency could establish a dangerous precedent. He cautioned that similar tactics might later be used against other public figures, critics, or business owners, thus potentially affecting a broader spectrum of society.
His comments followed the parliamentary vote on the constitutional amendment, a move that has heightened the political discord in Hungary. By asserting the need to uphold constitutional integrity, Orbán has positioned himself firmly against what he perceives as threats to the nation’s democratic framework.