# Hungary's president steps down following legal change that ends his term

Hungary's president agreed to resign after a law change effectively terminated his tenure. The move reshapes the country's political landscape and raises questions about democratic processes in the EU member state.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/18/hungarys-president-agrees-to-stand-down-after-law-change-ends-his-term) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:17:51 GMT