Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns amid public outcry over a controversial pardon linked to a child Sexual abuse case. Former Justice Minister Judit Varga also withdraws from public life. Pressure mounts on Prime Minister Viktor Orban to address the scandal, underscoring gender disparities in Hungarian politics.
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00:00 Hungarian President Catalin Novak, a staunch ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has reportedly
00:07 resigned amid uproar over a controversial pardon granted to a man implicated in a child
00:13 sexual abuse case.
00:15 The pardon, issued during the visit by Pope Francis, sparked nationwide outrage and calls
00:20 for Novak's resignation.
00:21 Novak, the first woman to hold the ceremonial presidency in Hungary, admitted her fault
00:27 and apologised for any hurt caused, emphasising her commitment to protecting children and
00:32 families.
00:34 Opposition pressure mounted following revelations by independent news outlets triggering protests
00:38 and resignations within Novak's administration.
00:41 Accompanying Novak's resignation was the former Justice Minister Judith Varga's withdrawal
00:45 from public life.
00:47 Varga, who approved the contentious pardon, relinquished her parliamentary seat and leadership
00:52 in the European Parliament election bid.
00:55 Observers have noted the swift succession of resignations attributing significant decision-making
01:00 power to Orban's influence.
01:03 Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, is seeking to quell public anger and so he
01:07 has announced plans to amend Hungary's constitution prohibiting pardons for individuals convicted
01:13 of paedophilia.
01:14 However, criticism has still persisted, with demands for Orban to take accountability for
01:20 the scandal and clarify the circumstances surrounding the controversial pardon.
01:25 As Novak's temporary replacement, Parliament Speaker László Kovács is assuming the presidential
01:30 duties amidst ongoing scrutiny of Orban's governance and policies.
01:35 Yet, Novak's departure is again putting spotlight on the male-dominated landscape of Hungarian
01:41 politics further exacerbated by the absence of women in Orban's cabinet since mid-2023.
01:47 Forbes has previously recognised Novak as the first Hungary's influential woman, amplifying
01:53 the significance of her resignation.
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