Hungary's prime minister has proposed former chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president, a position that will become vacant following last week's constitutional amendment.
Hungary politics
Hungary's prime minister has proposed former chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president, a position that will become vacant following last week's constitutional amendment.
Issued on: 20/07/2026 - 14:33
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World class chess player Judit Polgar of Hungary, speaks to a colleague, on the opening day of the International Chess tournament in Biel, Switzerland, Saturday, July 21, 2007. KEY - PETER SCHNEIDER
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