Polgár declines Hungary's presidency, citing burden of national unity
Chess legend Judit Polgár declined Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s offer to become Hungary’s president, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation and will instead back a future independent, respected president. Her nomination drew criticism over lack of broad public consultation as Hungary moves toward a direct-election presidency during a transitional period after a constitutional amendment ended the previous president’s term, with Parliament required to elect a new president within 30 days.
