Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president
András Baka, a former judge ousted by Viktor Orbán, is Hungary's new president
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What happened
One former judge is now Hungary's president. András Baka's election marks a shift from the Orbán era. Baka previously served as the president of Hungary's supreme court until he was ousted by Orbán in 2020.
The election took place in the Hungarian parliament. Baka's presidency is set to begin immediately. The election of Baka is seen as a significant political change.
Bloomberg.com notes that Baka's election signals a shift from the Orbán era. Al Jazeera and CNN both mention that Baka was ousted by Orbán from his previous role as the president of Hungary's supreme court. BBC News reports that Baka's election was confirmed by the Hungarian parliament.
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Coverage (7)
- Hungary's parliament approves Orbán-critic and former judge András Baka as president Euronews.com · 13h ago
- Hungary: Questions emerge over Péter Magyar's rapid dismantling of Orban's legacy lemonde.fr · 13h ago
- Former EU human rights judge appointed president of Hungary The Telegraph · 13h ago
- Hungary Elects Baka as New President in Shift From Orban Era Bloomberg.com · 13h ago
- Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president Al Jazeera · 13h ago
- Hungary parliament elects former supreme court head Andras Baka as president CNN · 13h ago
- Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president BBC · 13h ago
Questions people are asking
Who is András Baka?
András Baka is a former judge who previously served as the president of Hungary's supreme court until he was ousted by Viktor Orbán in 2020.
What does Baka's election mean for Hungary?
Baka's election is seen as a shift from the Orbán era, marking a significant political change in Hungary.
When does Baka's presidency begin?
Baka's presidency is set to begin immediately following his election.
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