Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced on Monday that his government would initiate procedures to remove President Tamas Sulyok unless he resigns. Sulyok, elected in 2024 by a parliament aligned with former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has refused to step down. Magyar, whose Tisza Party won a significant victory in April and now holds a two-thirds majority in parliament, argues that Sulyok fails to embody national unity as required by the constitution and could hinder his government's agenda. He criticized Sulyok for not speaking out against Orban's controversial remarks and legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights. The legislative process to remove Sulyok is expected to take about a month, with Magyar aiming to replace officials appointed under Orban's administration. Additionally, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed readiness to unblock €16.4 billion ($19.1 billion) in frozen funds if the new government implements essential reforms.