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András Baka to be the new president of Hungary
Former Supreme Court President András Baka will be confirmed as the country's new president by Parliament next Tuesday.
Hungary's ruling party has proposed András Baka as the new president of the country, following the former Supreme Court president's removal by Viktor Orbán in 2011. Baka's nomination comes amid a shifting power structure in the country, including efforts to dismantle the legacies of the Orbán era.
The ratification of the new head of state's appointment is scheduled for next Tuesday, when Parliament will vote on the government's proposal. This election is considered a significant step in the transformation of current Hungarian politics.
Péter Magyar, the current prime minister, was the one who officially nominated Baka for the role. Baka's selection comes at a time when the ruling party seeks to establish a new direction in the country's governance, moving away from Orbán's policies.
The political context in Hungary continues to evolve, and Baka's arrival at the presidency could mark a new phase in national politics, although the details regarding the implications of his election have yet to be widely discussed. Parliament is expected to make a formal decision very soon.