"Orbán's Leadership Under Fire: Hungary Grapples with Child Abuse Scandal"

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the nation amidst a political crisis following the resignation of President Katalin Novák over a controversial pardon issued to a convict in a child sexual abuse case. Orbán faces pressure from both international allies and public outrage within Hungary. He acknowledged the resignation as a "nightmare" for the country and sought to contain the fallout, while also expressing support for Sweden's NATO membership and emphasizing the need for a change in Brussels. Orbán's speech also included endorsements of Donald Trump and plans for Hungary's upcoming presidency of the European Council.
- Embattled Orbán addresses nation a week after Hungary’s president quit in a scandal PBS NewsHour
- Child abuse scandal rattles Orban’s image as defender of ‘family values’ CNN
- Orban Pressured as YouTube Stars Mobilize Protest Over Abuse Bloomberg
- Third Ally of Hungary’s Prime Minister Resigns Over Child Abuse Pardon Scandal The New York Times
- Hungary's Orban laments 'nightmare' pardon scandal DW (English)
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