Hungary is experiencing an unusual constitutional period with two women now holding its highest offices. Katalin Novák recently resigned as president, triggering a transition process outlined in the country’s constitution. This has resulted in the temporary appointment of National Assembly Speaker László Kövér as acting president, and the subsequent appointment of Deputy Speaker Katalin Szili as interim head of state. Szili’s role is to oversee the process leading up to the election of a new president. The current situation arose due to Novák’s pardon of a convicted child sexual abuser, sparking widespread public outrage and political fallout. A new presidential election is expected to take place in the coming weeks, with the political landscape heavily influenced by these recent events. This marks a significant, though temporary, shift in Hungarian leadership.