President of Hungary Responds After Peter Magyar Calls for His Resignation

In his press statement after the vote, President Tamas Sulyok also said that the Basic Law clearly outlines the head of state's tasks in the post-election period.

President of Hungary Responds After Peter Magyar Calls for His Resignation

TL;DR

  • President Tamas Sulyok outlined his post-election duties as defined by the Basic Law.
  • His responsibilities include convening the National Assembly within 30 days and proposing a prime minister.
  • Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisa party, called for Sulyok's resignation in his victory speech and at a press conference.
  • The President's office stated that the Basic Law clearly regulates his legal status and does not expect him to resign.