Hungary PM nominates Judit Polgar for President

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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Majar has nominated world-renowned chess grandmaster Judit Polgar to become the country's new president.

•Prime Minister Peter Majar nominated Judit Polgar for the presidency to create national unity and restore confidence.
•The nomination follows a constitutional amendment that removed former President Tamas Sulyok from office.
•The Hungarian Parliament is expected to vote for a new president by August 20.

•Prime Minister Peter Majar nominated Judit Polgar, a world-leading women's chess grandmaster, for the position of President of Hungary.
•Prime Minister Peter Majar scheduled a meeting with Judit Polgar on Monday, July 20, to ask if she is ready to accept the position.
•Prime Minister Peter Majar stated that the presidency is the highest form of public service and praised Judit Polgar for her talent, determination, and honesty.
•The presidential position became vacant after a constitutional amendment took effect last week, removing Tamas Sulyok.
•Tamas Sulyok was a close ally of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who held power for 16 years before losing the election in April.
•Agnes Forsthoffer, the Speaker of the House, is currently serving as acting head of state.
•The Hungarian Parliament must vote to elect a new president within 30 days, likely by August 20.
•Human Rights Watch criticized the recent constitutional amendment, stating it recalls the political law changes of the Fidesz government under Viktor Orban.

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Peter Majar

"unity, peace, and a president that all Hungarians are proud of"

ความเป็นเอกภาพ สันติภาพ และประธานาธิบดีที่ชาวฮังการีทุกคนภาคภูมิใจ

Peter Majar(ปีเตอร์ มาจาร์)

The Prime Minister of Hungary who won the election with a regime change policy.

Judit Polgar(จูดิต โพลการ์)ℹ️

A world-leading women's chess grandmaster nominated as the new President of Hungary.

Tamas Sulyok(ทามาช ซูโยก)ℹ️

The former President of Hungary and a close ally of Viktor Orban who was removed from office.

Viktor Orban(วิกเตอร์ ออร์บาน)ℹ️

The former Prime Minister of Hungary who held power for 16 years.

Agnes Forsthoffer(อักเนส ฟอร์สท์ฮอฟเฟอร์)ℹ️

The Speaker of the House serving as acting head of state of Hungary.

Hungary(ฮังการี)ℹ️

The country where the political transition and presidential nomination are taking place.

Human Rights Watch(ฮิวแมนไรต์วอตช์)ℹ️

A human rights organization that criticized Hungary's recent constitutional amendment.

Fidesz(ฟิเดสซ์)ℹ️

The political party of Viktor Orban.

Netflix(เน็ตฟลิกซ์)ℹ️

The producer of the documentary 'Queen of Chess' featuring Judit Polgar.