"Outrage as Protesters Demand Hungarian President's Resignation Over Child Sexual Abuse Pardon"

Protesters in Hungary are demanding the resignation of conservative President Katalin Novák after she pardoned a person convicted of covering up a child sexual abuse case, sparking outrage and a political scandal. Novák, the first female president in Hungary's history, is facing calls for her ouster and an ethics proceeding in parliament. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has submitted a proposal to prohibit pardons for those convicted of crimes against children, while one of the abuse survivors has expressed dismay over the pardon and called for an explanation from Novák. The president, however, has rejected calls for a formal explanation and is facing criticism for her silence on the matter.