Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar had controversially removed his predecessor from the post.
Hungary's parliament confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president by an overwhelming majority. Baka's election marks the latest shift in the country's political leadership.
New Prime Minister Peter Magyar had controversially removed Baka's predecessor from the post, a decision that stirred debate over the government's approach to senior state appointments.
Baka is known for past criticism of Viktor Orban's policies. His election to the presidency is being viewed as a marker of the broader political shift underway in Hungary.
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