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Hungary's PM Peter Magyar Proposes Former Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgar for President

Hungary's prime minister has proposed Judit Polgar, a renowned former chess grandmaster, as the next president.

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Hungary's prime minister, Peter Magyar, has proposed Judit Polgar, a former chess grandmaster, for the presidency. The position will become vacant following a recent constitutional amendment that removed the current president, Tamas Sulyok. Magyar stated on Facebook that 'our country needs unity, peace and a president of whom all Hungarians can be proud.' He plans to meet with Polgar to discuss her potential candidacy.

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- **Who is Judit Polgar?** Judit Polgar is a retired Hungarian chess grandmaster who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female chess players of all time. She achieved the highest-ever FIDE rating for a female player and competed primarily against male players.

- **Why is the presidency vacant?** The presidency became vacant due to a constitutional amendment passed last week that removed the current President Tamas Sulyok, who was an ally of former prime minister Viktor Orban.

- **What does Peter Magyar hope to achieve with this nomination?** Magyar aims to promote unity and peace within Hungary by nominating a figure like Polgar, whom he believes all Hungarians can be proud of.

- **What will happen next in the nomination process?** Magyar will meet with Polgar to discuss her willingness to accept the nomination. If she agrees, the process will proceed according to the constitutional requirements for electing a new president.

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FAQ

Who is Judit Polgar?
Judit Polgar is a retired Hungarian chess grandmaster who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female chess players of all time. She achieved the highest-ever FIDE rating for a female player and competed primarily against male players.
Why is the presidency vacant?
The presidency became vacant due to a constitutional amendment passed last week that removed the current President Tamas Sulyok, who was an ally of former prime minister Viktor Orban.
What does Peter Magyar hope to achieve with this nomination?
Magyar aims to promote unity and peace within Hungary by nominating a figure like Polgar, whom he believes all Hungarians can be proud of.
What will happen next in the nomination process?
Magyar will meet with Polgar to discuss her willingness to accept the nomination. If she agrees, the process will proceed according to the constitutional requirements for electing a new president.

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