• Hungarian parliament limits prime minister's term to eight years.
• MErEsults from the victory of PM Peter Magyar who ousted Viktor Orban.
• Amendment was passed with a two-thirds majority, blocking Orban's political future.
• Changes also set the stage for disbanding the controversial Sovereignty Protection Office.
• Reform aims to improve Hungary's standing in the European Union.

On June 15, Hungary's parliament voted overwhelmingly to limit prime ministers' terms to a maximum of eight years, a constitutional amendment devised to block former Prime Minister Viktor Orban's return to power. This reform was introduced by Peter Magyar of the pro-EU Tisza party, who gained a supermajority in parliament following his victory over Orban in April's elections, ending his 16-year tenure. The amendment passed with 135 votes for, 50 against, and six abstentions, indicating strong legislative support despite Orban's party's opposition, which argued that such limits could hinder democratic choice, according to Le Monde, South China Morning Post, Al Jazeera, and BBC.

This term limitation reflects Magyar's commitment to reform the political system, which he argues has been compromised under Orban's rule. He stated that limitless tenures can lead to a dangerous concentration of power. The new law also abolishes the requirement for an independent agency to protect Hungary's "constitutional identity," signaling the likely dissolution of Orban's controversial Sovereignty Protection Office, which had been accused of targeting critics of his government, according to Le Monde, South China Morning Post, and BBC.

The approved amendment comes on the heels of various reforms aimed at improving Hungary's relations with the European Union. In his first weeks, Magyar has promised to adopt the euro and supported Ukraine's EU accession process. The parliamentary vote further enables the establishment of anti-corruption measures vital for reopening access to previously withheld EU funding, marking what many see as a "wind of change" in Hungarian politics following Orban's lengthy and controversial administration, as reported by South China Morning Post, Al Jazeera, and BBC.