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politics1 year ago

"Hungarian President's Resignation Amid Child Sex Abuse Pardon Scandal"

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.

via DW (English)|
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politics1 year ago

Hungarian President Novak Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Case Pardon Scandal

Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned after facing pressure for pardoning a man involved in covering up sexual abuse in a children's home, admitting to making a mistake in granting the pardon. This move comes amidst mounting political damage, with opposition parties demanding her resignation and Prime Minister Viktor Orban submitting a constitutional amendment to deprive the president of the right to pardon crimes against children.

via Reuters|
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politics1 year ago

"Hungary's President Steps Down Amid Controversial Pardon Scandal"

Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns following outrage over her pardoning of a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case, admitting to making a mistake and facing mounting pressure from protests and opposition parties. Novak's decision to grant a pardon triggered doubts over the zero tolerance for paedophilia, leading to her resignation. This rare political turmoil for Hungary's nationalist governing party Fidesz also implicates key figure Judit Varga, who announced her retirement from public life after endorsing the pardon. Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a constitutional amendment to bar convicted child abusers from receiving clemency.

via Al Jazeera English|
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politics1 year ago

"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.

via Euronews|
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politics1 year ago

"Protesters Call for Resignation of Hungary's President Over Sex Abuse Case Pardon"

Over 1,000 people protested in Budapest, demanding the resignation of Hungarian President Katalin Novak after she pardoned a man convicted in a sex abuse case. The decision to pardon the man, who helped cover up a sex abuse case in a children's home, has sparked outrage and calls for Novak's resignation. Opposition parties have demanded her resignation, and Prime Minister Viktor Orban has submitted a constitutional amendment to deprive the president of the right to pardon crimes against children. Protesters are calling for Novak to step down, while she has stated she will willingly sign the amendment into law.

via Reuters|
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