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Hungary’s Parliament elects Baka as new president

Former magistrate Baka is set to be elected president in a parliamentary session overshadowed by energy crises.

Hungary’s Parliament elects Baka as new president
Photo: Dirk Beyer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Hungary’s Parliament will conduct the election of former magistrate Baka as the new president, an event scheduled for tomorrow. The election comes in the context of an energy crisis and water shortages, which have been central topics in recent speeches by political leaders.

Today, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined in his opening speech the difficult situation the country faces, alluding to the need to hold accountable those he considers responsible for the current crisis. He mentioned high-ranking officials from Viktor Orbán's era, including former president Tamas Sulyok, criticizing the lack of action on climate change.

Baka’s upcoming election represents a significant shift in the country’s leadership, as authorities grapple with complex issues related to resource management and energy policies.

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