Hungary’s New PM Magyar Demands President Quit in Showdown
Bloomberg.com • • world
Key Points:
- Hungary’s new prime minister, Peter Magyar, publicly called on the president to resign during a parliamentary session shortly after his oath of office.
- Magyar accused the president of failing to oppose the previous government’s actions, which he characterized as increasingly autocratic under Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
- He highlighted serious issues including the erosion of democracy and the abuse of children in state homes as reasons for the president’s resignation.
- The confrontation marks a clear break from Orban’s tenure and signals a potential shift in Hungary’s political landscape.
