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PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office
- PM Peter Magyar said he will push a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sólyom and launch a full constitutional rewrite in the autumn, with any new constitution subject to a referendum.
- He unveiled "Operation Purgatory," a sweeping anti-corruption drive that includes amending 47 laws and creating a National Asset Protection and Recovery Office to probe alleged misuse of public funds.
- Magyar claims corruption has cost Hungary 8–10% of GDP and plans further changes hitting the judiciary (age limits, new removal powers) and capping lawmakers' terms at 12 years.
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