András Baka Elected President of Hungary in Major Political Shift

In a significant departure from the Orbán era, former supreme court chief András Baka has been elected as Hungary's new president.

In a historic development signaling a potential shift in Hungary's political landscape, the national parliament has elected former supreme court judge András Baka as the country’s new president. The move is widely viewed by international observers as a decisive break from the established era of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Baka, who previously served as the head of Hungary's Supreme Court before being ousted from the role during an overhaul of the judiciary under the Orbán administration, secured the presidency following a vote in parliament. His election represents a return to public offi…