Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar nominated Judit Polgár as interim president, according to a report by The Zioneer. Polgár, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player in history, would serve until a new constitution is adopted, or for a maximum of five years if confirmed. Parliament is expected to vote on the nomination.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar nominated Judit Polgár, the legendary chess grandmaster, as interim president on Monday, according to a report by The Zioneer. Polgár, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player in history, would serve as head of state until a new constitution is adopted, or for a maximum of five years if confirmed by parliament.
Magyar said Hungary "needs unity, peace and a president whom every Hungarian can be proud of." The presidency was vacated following the impeachment of Tamás Sulyok, as The Zioneer previously reported on the constitutional changes that ended his term. Parliament is expected to vote on the nomination in the coming days.
Magyar's government has advanced a series of constitutional reforms since taking office, including limiting prime ministerial terms and overhauling public broadcasting. The nomination of Polgár, a non-partisan figure, is seen as an attempt to bridge political divides.
3 developments
- StrongHungarian PM says he will meet Judit Polgár tomorrow, offer presidency
- DevelopingHungarian PM Magyar pushes constitutional amendment to impeach President Sulyok
- DevelopingHungary's parliament impeaches President Sulyok; Orbán: 'democracy is dead'
- StrongHungary coalition to limit parliament terms to 12 years, cap top court justices at 70 — aimed at ousting court president, report says
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