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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has consented to relinquish his position, having affixed his signature to a constitutional amendment that will conclude his term at midnight on Sunday.

The legislative change, which paves the

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