Hungarian lawmakers have approved constitutional limits on prime ministerial powers, specifically designed to prevent the return of Viktor Orban. The reform, introduced by current PM Peter Magyar, represents a significant shift as Hungary attempts to align itself with European Union democratic standards and shed the constitutional vulnerabilities that allowed for executive overreach in previous administrations. According to Al Jazeera, this move signals Magyar's commitment to restoring Hungary's standing in the European mainstream.

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