Presidential Appointment Case
Hungary Constitutional Court
Decision 36/1992 (Vl. 10.) AB hat (1992)
- Written by Kelly Simon, JD
Facts
In 1991 and 1992, Hungary had one television network, National Television. National Television was publicly owned with an appointed chairman. The Hungarian government believed that National Television was not supportive of the prime minister’s government. The prime minister (plaintiff) sought presidential approval of a proposal in which the prime minister would dismiss the chairman of National Television, and the vice-chairman would assume the position of chairman. The president (defendant) refused to endorse the prime minister’s plan. In response, the prime minister sought an advisory opinion from the Hungary Constitutional Court to determine if the president had the constitutional authority to refuse the prime minister’s request to dismiss the chairman of National Television.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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