Hungary’s new government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, has proposed a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to a maximum of eight years in office. The draft amendment, submitted on May 20, 2026, aims to prevent former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from returning to power. This move is framed as the first step in reversing the constitutional changes made under Orbán’s Fidesz party, which had repeatedly amended the constitution to consolidate power and promote an "illiberal" governance model . The amendment reflects Magyar’s broader effort to dismantle the legal and institutional framework established during Orbán’s tenure.