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Hungary's Magyar renews call for president, top judges to resign

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Posted on April 20, 2026

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BUDAPEST, April 20 (Reuters) - Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar reiterated on Monday a call for Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, and top

Hungary’s Peter Magyar Calls for President and Judges to Resign by May 31

Peter Magyar’s Ultimatum to Hungarian Leadership

Background of the Call for Resignation

BUDAPEST, April 20 (Reuters) - Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar reiterated on Monday a call for Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, and top judges to resign by May 31 or face being removed from office.

Details of the Deadline

"We expect the resignation of Orban's puppets," Magyar told a news conference. "May 31 is the deadline until when they can submit their resignation. After then, we will live with our mandate and legal possibilities to remove them from office."

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Gergely Szakacs; writing by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk;)

Key Takeaways

  • Magyar’s Tisza party secured a two‑thirds supermajority in the April 12 parliamentary elections, enabling sweeping reforms and institutional overhaul (apnews.com).
  • Magyar described President Sulyok as “unworthy” and signaled readiness to use constitutional amendments and legal mechanisms—including actions through the Constitutional Court—to remove him and other Fidesz‑appointed officials if they don’t resign by May 31 (hungarianconservative.com).
  • Magyar has also called for resignations from other key figures—such as heads of media, audit, and judiciary institutions—and pledged reforms to restore checks and balances and reintegrate Hungary with European institutions (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is calling for the resignation of Hungary's president?
Peter Magyar, the Hungarian election winner, is calling for the president's resignation.
What is the deadline for the president and top judges to resign?
The deadline for resignation is May 31.
Which party backs Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok?
President Tamas Sulyok is backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party.
What happens if the officials do not resign by the deadline?
Peter Magyar stated that legal measures will be taken to remove them from office if they do not resign by May 31.
How did Peter Magyar describe the president and top judges?
Peter Magyar referred to them as 'Orban's puppets.'

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