Brussels: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Saturday voiced support for lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 as part of the country's ongoing constitutional reform process. Magyar said he would support reducing the voting age during the drafting of a new constitution, arguing that most Hungarians under 18 are sufficiently informed and prepared to participate in democratic decision-making.

According to Anadolu Agency, Magyar expressed his belief that the majority of young Hungarians possess the necessary knowledge and readiness to engage in the nation's democratic processes. "I believe that today the vast majority of those under 18 are sufficiently prepared and informed to have a say in our common decisions," Magyar stated in a post on the US social media platform X.

The proposal is part of a broader package of constitutional reforms being prepared by Magyar's government, which assumed office following the April 2026 general election. In his social media post, Magyar also highlighted his administration's efforts to revive parliamentary traditions, reversing what he described as a 16-year period under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban that aimed to diminish the role of parliament.

Additionally, Magyar endorsed the introduction of term limits for members of parliament through the constitutional amendments, suggesting that such measures would enhance the quality of parliamentary politics. This initiative aligns with ongoing debates across Europe, as the UK government also announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 ahead of its next general election.