Hungary PM proposes former chess champion Judit Polgar for president

RFI reports that Hungary's prime minister is proposing former chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for the country's presidency. The position will become vacant following last week's constitutional amendment. Hungary's presidency is a largely ceremonial post, with the president chosen by parliament rather than by voters.

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