The Hungarian parliament has elected András Baka as the new state president with 140 votes in favor. Baka, a former president of the Supreme Court, succeeds the previous president following a constitutional change.
Key points
- The 73-year-old András Baka is regarded as a critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
- Baka received 140 yes votes and six against in the parliamentary election.
- The presidency became vacant after former President Tamás Sulyok was forced out of office in July following a constitutional change and threats from Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
Why it matters
The election of András Baka as president marks a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape following the departure of figures allied with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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