"Hungarian President's Resignation Amid Child Sex Abuse Pardon Scandal"
TL;DR
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after facing pressure for granting a pardon to a man convicted of helping cover up a sex abuse case at a children's home. The decision sparked intense criticism and protests, leading to her announcement on national television. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has submitted a constitutional amendment to prevent future pardons for crimes against children, while the speaker of the National Assembly will serve as acting president in Novak's absence.
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- Hungarian president resigns amid pedophilia pardon scandal DW (English)
- Hungary’s president resigns amid uproar over child sex abuse case pardon CNN
- Hungary’s president resigns in unusual setback for ruling party The Guardian
- Hungary's President Resigns Amid Outcry Over Sex Abuse Case Pardon The New York Times
- Pressure mounts on Hungary's president to resign over pardon in child sexual abuse case The Associated Press
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