A large-scale political reform is gaining momentum in Hungary, which could radically change the structure of power and the principles of citizen participation in state governance. The central element of the new agenda is the initiative by Prime Minister Peter Magyar to lower the voting age.
Youth ready for power
The country's leader expressed the belief that the current generation of Hungarians, who have not yet reached adulthood, possesses sufficient awareness and preparation to influence the fate of the state. In a statement published on his Facebook page, Magyar declared his readiness to personally support legislative changes that would allow voting in elections from the age of 16.
"I am convinced that today the majority of people under 18 are sufficiently prepared and informed to have the right to power in our joint decisions. As for me, during the constitutional process, I would support lowering the age limit for voters to 16 years," emphasized the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Fighting "modern feudalism"
The initiative to lower the voting age is part of a broader plan to restructure the state system. Earlier, the country adopted the 17th amendment to the Constitution, which launches a deep reform of the political hierarchy. According to the new rules, there is a possibility of removing the current President Tamás Suiok and the Chairman of the Constitutional Court from their positions.
Peter Magyar announced the start of the process of freeing the country from years of bureaucratic control. The politician promised to completely destroy what he called "modern feudalism" and terminate the powers of officials whose work, in his opinion, does not serve the interests of the nation.
Professionalism against clownery
Despite the desire to attract young people, Magyar emphasized the need to maintain the seriousness of state institutions. He drew a historical parallel to the events of 1912, when a shooting occurred in the Hungarian parliament building, reminding everyone of the importance of respecting the legislative body.
The Prime Minister also quoted an English proverb: "If a clown enters the palace, he does not become the king — the palace turns into a circus." This metaphor became the concluding emphasis of his speech on the importance of professionalism in politics. According to him, only those who truly strive to work for the good of the country should enter parliament, not those who turn the legislative process into a show.
In recent months, the work of the Hungarian House of Representatives has become more dynamic, which, according to the leader, is already attracting the attention of young people and bringing politics back to the center of public attention.
