October 8, 2026 1:58 am

Hungary’s Parliament Elects András Baka as New President

Hungary’s Parliament elected former Supreme Court chief justice András Baka as president, shifting away from Orbán.
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András Baka Elected as Hungary’s New President

In a significant political shift, Hungary’s Parliament has appointed András Baka, the former chief justice of the Supreme Court, as the nation’s president. This decision marks a crucial step by the current government to restructure the power dynamics established under the former leadership of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

The election of Baka is seen as part of a broader initiative to reform the political landscape and address the legacy of Orbán’s administration. It reflects the new government’s commitment to reshaping Hungary’s political institutions and governance structures.

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