Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
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Notable Quotes
"The Orban law has just been voted through. That was the most pressing issue. If I'm needed, I'll be here."
— Viktor Orbán , Politician
"In October, Hungarians would mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, having turned over a new page in their history to become part of the 'free world'."
— Péter Magyar , Politician
Key People
Balázs Orbán is the former political director of Viktor Orbán.
Imre Nagy was a key leader of Hungary's 1956 revolution against Soviet rule.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Tamás Sulyok is the President of Hungary.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
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The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
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