Hungarian Parliament elects András Baka as new President

On Tuesday morning, the Hungarian Parliament elected András Baka as the new President. Baka, who previously served as President of the Supreme Court, was nominated by the ruling party TISZA faction and ran unopposed.

According to Deutschlandfunk, Baka received 140 votes in favor and 6 votes against during the vote. The presidency became vacant after the previous head of state and ally of Prime Minister Orbán, Sulyok, was removed early due to a constitutional amendment.

Baka's election was highlighted by tagesschau.de as significant, as he is considered a critic of former Prime Minister Orbán. This fact could indicate a potential shift in Hungary's political climate.

The election took place at a time when Hungary is facing internal and European pressure, particularly regarding the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. Baka may become a focal point in these areas in the coming months due to his previous career.