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Opposition to ‘cross line of criminal law’ to modify the constitution?
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Those who believe the constitution can be amended with a simple parliamentary majority “cross the line of criminal law”, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér told commercial broadcaster Inforadio on Tuesday.
Commenting on remarks by members of the opposition that the constitution could be changed with a simple majority, Kövér said that if his view on the illegality of such a move was correct, then criminal proceedings should be taken against those seeking to “disrupt Hungary’s constitutional order”.
“Not everyone takes political aspects into consideration.
There are some who cannot because they can only consider legal aspects,” the speaker said. “And they believe those who’ve made such remarks have not crossed the line yet.”
Kövér said that although those who say the constitution could be amended without a two-thirds majority “can’t be taken seriously”, all global cataclysms “started out with incitements by a few clowns who couldn’t be taken seriously”.
Asked about the election of Hungary’s next president, Kövér said the end of János Áder’s term was still too far for ruling Fidesz’s board or parliamentary group or the government to begin discussing it. He said the party did not want to encourage speculation regarding Áder’s successor, arguing that this would make it harder for the new head of state to assume office.
Kövér said that although those who say the constitution could be amended without a two-thirds majority “can’t be taken seriously”, all global cataclysms “started out with incitements by a few clowns who couldn’t be taken seriously”.
Asked about the election of Hungary’s next president, Kövér said the end of János Áder’s term was still too far for ruling Fidesz’s board or parliamentary group or the government to begin discussing it. He said the party did not want to encourage speculation regarding Áder’s successor, arguing that this would make it harder for the new head of state to assume office.
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér speaks the truth.
He is hard to like but also hard to fault his reasoning.
I also like the way he handles those who disrespect the dignity of Hungarian Parliament.