Hungary’s new prime minister urges president to resign immediately

WorldPolitics
16 Apr 2026 • 7:32 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Péter Magyar, Hungary's incoming prime minister, has called for President Tamás Sulyok to resign following his party's landslide election victory.
  • Magyar stated that Sulyok, an ally of the previous leader Viktor Orbán, is “unworthy” and “unfit” to represent the Hungarian nation.
  • He threatened to amend the constitution and other legislation to force Sulyok from office if he does not step down voluntarily.
  • Magyar's Tisza party won the election, ending Orbán's 16-year rule, with promises to combat corruption and improve Hungary's relationship with the European Union.
  • His proposed reforms include joining the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, restoring judicial and media independence, and suspending state media news broadcasts to ensure impartiality.

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