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Hungary parliament approves Orban-critic judge as president

The parliament elected former supreme court chief Andras Baka as the country's next head of state with 140 votes in favour.

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Hungary parliament approves Orban-critic judge as president

Hungarian lawmakers recently selected Andras Baka, a former supreme court chief and critic of Viktor Orban, as the country's new president. This decision came after the previous president, Tamas Sulyok, was removed from office during Orban's time in power. Baka, who served on the European Court of Human Rights for 17 years, received 140 votes in favor and six votes against during an extraordinary plenary session of the Parliament in Budapest.

The ruling Tisza party, which holds a two-thirds majority, played a significant role in electing Baka. Orban's Fidesz party boycotted the vote, arguing that Sulyok's removal was tyrannical and illegitimate. Baka's appointment is seen as a step towards restoring liberal democracy in Hungary, following a 16-year rule by Orban.

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