Hungarian president vetoes laws for first time

On December 27, 2024, Sulyok Tamás, the President of Hungary, made headlines by returning two laws to the National Assembly. This marks the first instance of the president utilizing his veto power since taking office in March.

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December 31, 2024

The rejected laws were related to a partnership agreement between EU member states and Kyrgyzstan and an amendment to the Chicago Convention on civil aviation. Sulyok cited serious legal technical errors in both legislations as his reasoning for the veto.

Political Veto Explained

Sulyok employs a political veto, which allows him to return the laws to parliament without signing them. This gives lawmakers the opportunity to amend the bills before re-vote. If the parliament passes the laws again in the same form as before, the president would be obligated to sign them into law.

Concerns Over Technical Amendments

The president expressed concerns that the government had submitted amendments that significantly altered the original drafts. These changes were intended to be purely technical, raising questions about their extent and impact.

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