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Hungarian president resigns following child abuse pardon scandal

Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned from office on Saturday, following a child abuse pardon scandal.

“I am addressing you as President for the last time, I resign from the position of President of the Republic,” Novak said on national television channel M1.

“I apologize to those I have offended and to all the victims who might have felt I did not stand by them. I have been, am, and will be in support of protecting children and families,” she added.

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