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Q&A on the upcoming amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law

Jun 18, 2018 - Zoltán Kovács

On April 8th, Hungarian voters made it clear that they don’t want to see Hungary become an immigrant country and they reject the idea of being told who may be given the right to live in their own country. Responding to that mandate, the will of the people, the Hungarian government has recently submitted a proposed amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law. Here’s a look at the details.

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PM Orbán: The government will revise the country’s constitution in September

Jun 08, 2018

During his regular interview slot on Kossuth Radio, the prime minister said discussions about the changes to the 2011 constitution would start in September

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Hungary’s Chief Security Advisor says the country's anti-migration constitutional amendment can't be trumped by EU

May 07, 2018

György Bakondi said the essence of the "Stop Soros" package is that activities assisting illegal migration are not humanitarian activities but are in fact activities that “pose a threat to the country’s security”

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Egyptian Jesuit priest becomes Hungarian citizen

Mar 17, 2017

Father Boulad asked to be allowed to take on Hungarian citizenship because he agrees with the Hungarian government’s efforts to protect Christians and Christian values

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Jobbik party files its own constitutional amendment

Nov 14, 2016

Jobbik's version would also ban foreigners from acquiring Hungarian residency permits in exchange for purchasing a special state bond for 300,000 euros

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It would be 'extremely irresponsible' not to support the constitutional amendment

Oct 31, 2016

Amending Hungary's Basic Law will require support from two-thirds of MPs, which translates into 133 votes

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Constitutional amendment is a 'national issue' and not about politics or economics

Oct 28, 2016

The prime minister said that “the Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law of Hungary is an issue of national interest and cannot be linked to any party political debate or economic issue”

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Some 'political issues' still surround constitutional amendment

Oct 27, 2016

The green opposition LMP party said it would decide later on whether to support the amendment, after further consideration

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Referendum on EU’s Mandatory Quota System: New Unity and Changes to the Fundamental Law

Oct 20, 2016

More than 3.36 million Hungarians voted “no” in the October 2nd referendum on the EU’s proposed quota system, an overwhelming 98 percent voting in favor of the government’s position that the decision on relocation of non-Hungarians should remain a national competence.

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s opening speech in the debate in Parliament on the proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English]

Oct 20, 2016

October 17, 2016, Budapest

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Hungary is aiming to achieve the removal of mandatory resettlement quotas from Brussels

Oct 19, 2016

The issue of constitutional identity is not a Fidesz affair but that of Hungary

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Proposed Seventh Amendment to the Fundamental Law [full text in English]

Oct 19, 2016

In 2015, a migratory wave of unforeseen proportions reached the borders of Europe. One and a half million people have crossed Schengen borders illegally. The cultural and economic integration of the masses of newcomers has made Europe face an unsolvable task, and uncontrolled border-crossings have significantly increased the danger of terror.

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Changes to the Hungarian Fundamental Law are essential

Oct 14, 2016

During next week’s meeting of the European Council it is Hungary’s political objective to prevent the mandatory quotas, or in other words, to remove this issue from the European political agenda

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PM Orbán's constitutional changes receive the majority needed to pass through Parliament

Oct 12, 2016

The ruling Fidesz and KDNP parties along with opposition party Jobbik came to a mutual agreement following a number of lengthy discussions

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PM Orbán submits constitutional changes to Parliament

Oct 11, 2016

The constitutional amendment, backed by the ruling Fidesz party, will seek to introduce changes to the Fundamental Law for the greater good of the Hungarian people

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PM Viktor Orbán’s press conference, October 4, 2016 [full text in English]

Oct 06, 2016

Budapest, October 4, 2016

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PM Orbán announces changes to constitution

Oct 05, 2016

The proposed changes include: A clear statement on preventing Brussels from ordering the resettlement of migrants to Hungary and a ban on mandatory group resettlements

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PM Orbán: I will put a Bill before Parliament on constitutional amendment following referendum victory

Oct 03, 2016

According to PM Orbán, the people’s decision must be given legislative validity.

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Constitutional changes are in the best interest of Hungarians and their safety

Jun 08, 2016

Police and the agencies of internal security will be given funds and support units that will enable them to meet the challenges of terrorism

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Hungarians deserve the same level of protection against terror that other Europeans enjoy

Jun 08, 2016

Yesterday, the Hungarian Parliament amended the Fundamental Law, our constitution, to allow the national assembly to declare a state of terrorism threat and grant temporary, extraordinary powers to the government.

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Hungary granted powers to deploy army in terror attacks

Jun 07, 2016

Hungarian lawmakers have approved a constitutional amendment granting the government extended powers in case of terror acts

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PM Orbán celebrates an anniversary and “a great political struggle of which we are the winners”

Apr 27, 2016 - Zoltán Kovács

Anniversaries offer a perfect opportunity to pause for a minute and take stock of past accomplishments and the challenges ahead.