Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president

Baka’s confirmation is the latest repudiation of Viktor Orban’s legacy by Hungary’s new leadersPublished On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Hungary’s parliament has confirmed Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief and critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s next president.The National Assembly voted in a secret ballot on Tuesday to confirm him as president with 140 votes in favour, six opposing and no abstentions.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’list 2 of 3Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban movelist 3 of 3Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidencyend of listHe had been nominated on Saturday by the Tisza party, which holds a constitutional majority of more than two-thirds of parliament. During the nomination, Tisza lawmakers said Baka’s experience would represent “a significant asset” as the party lays “the foundations for Hungary’s new constitutional order”.Opposition party Fidesz – which dominated Hungary’s politics until a landslide electoral defeat in April – boycotted the vote. They accuse Tisza of using authoritarian tactics t...