Hungarian PM proposes Jewish chess player for presidency

Hungarian Prime Minister said he will propose a Jewish chess player to be appointed as the country's president, according to a report by ynet.

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced he will propose a Jewish chess player to be appointed as the country's president, in a report by ynet on Sunday evening. The proposal comes after the recent impeachment of President Tamás Sulyok, as The Zioneer reported on July 14. The identity of the chess player has not been disclosed in the initial report.

3 developments

1. yesterday · 22:26 · 19 JulLatest

   PM to meet Judit Polgár tomorrow to formally offer presidency.

2. 21:53 · 19 Jul

   Identifies PM as Péter Magyar and cites impeachment of Tamás Sulyok.

3. 21:45 · 19 Jul

   Hungarian PM proposes Jewish chess player for presidency

• Developing8 hours ago · 23:13 · 20 JulJudit Polgár declines Hungarian presidential nomination, citing lack of strength to unite divided nation
• Developing14:40 · 22 JunHungarian PM Magyar pushes constitutional amendment to impeach President Sulyok
• Developing7 days ago · 14:17 · 14 JulHungary's parliament impeaches President Sulyok; Orbán: 'democracy is dead'
• Developing2 days ago · 19:30 · 18 JulHungarian President Sulyok signs constitutional amendment, ending his term

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