Hungary Elects András Baka as New President, Vows Rule of Law Restoration

The Hungarian parliament has elected András Baka, a judge previously dismissed under Orbán, as the new president. Baka has vowed to restore the rule of law, with Ukrainian President Zelensky calling his election an important step in Hungary's renewal.

12 Aug, 06:50 — 12 Aug, 11:49

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The election of a new president, especially through a constitutional amendment and without opposition presence, signifies a significant shift in Hungary's political landscape. This event could impact the country's domestic policies and international relations, as evidenced by regional leaders' reactions.

Key entitiesAndrás Baka TISZA Party FIDESZ KDNP Volodymyr Zelensky

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András Baka has been elected as the new Hungarian President
The TISZA Party was instrumental in his election
Opposition parties FIDESZ and KDNP were absent during the parliamentary vote

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András Baka is the former president of the Supreme Court

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The TISZA Party pushed through András Baka's election

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Ukrainian President Zelensky congratulated András Baka

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Congratulatory message from Ukrainian President Zelensky

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Details of the constitutional amendment used for the election

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telex1d ago

Zelensky calls election of new president "another important step in Hungary’s renewal"

The Ukrainian president was one of several regional leaders who congratulated András Baka on becoming Hungarian president.

By Pál Tamás

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rfi-englishMostly Factual22h ago

Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president of new political era

Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday approved former supreme court chief Andras Baka – a prominent critic of Viktor Orban who was ousted during the ex-premier's time in power – as the country's next head of state.

By RFI

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balkan-insightMostly Factual20h ago

New Hungarian President Elected; Vows to Restore the Rule of Law

Andras Baka will be sworn in August 19 and will remain in office until Hungary’s new constitution is adopted – a process that could take up to five years.

By Edit Inotai

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hungary-todayMixed1d ago

New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka

A parliamentary maneuver involving a constitutional amendment has paved the way: In the absence of the opposition parties FIDESZ and KDNP, the governing TISZA Party elected András Baka, the former president of Hungary’s now-dissolved Supreme Court, as the new head of state. The selection process and the nomination have drawn sharp criticism. On Tuesday, during […] The post New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka appeared first on Hungary Today.

By MTI-Hungary Today

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First report: hvg · 12 Aug, 03:00|Full coverage: 6 · 9h|Window: 9h

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hvg12 Aug, 03:00First to report

Megvan az új elnök, Ruff Bálinték nekimennek Orbán sajtósának, Mészáros nem kap uniós pénzt – Newscast

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telex12 Aug, 06:50

Zelensky calls election of new president "another important step in Hungary’s renewal"

hungary-today12 Aug, 07:00

New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka

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rfi-english12 Aug, 09:36

Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president of new political era

la-vanguardia12 Aug, 10:19

El parlamento húngaro elige a András Baka, un juez destituido bajo Orbán, como presidente

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balkan-insight12 Aug, 11:49Latest update

New Hungarian President Elected; Vows to Restore the Rule of Law

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Election and Constitutional Maneuver2026-08-12T07:00:47.000Z

The TISZA Party elected András Baka as president, utilizing a constitutional amendment and proceeding without the FIDESZ and KDNP opposition parties.

International Reactions2026-08-12T06:50:17.000Z

Ukrainian President Zelensky and other regional leaders congratulated András Baka on his election, viewing it as a step towards Hungary's renewal.

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Hungary Elects András Baka as New President, Vows Rule of Law Restoration

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Zelensky calls election of new president "another important step in Hungary’s renewal"

Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president of new political era

New Hungarian President Elected; Vows to Restore the Rule of Law

New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka

Coverage Timeline

Megvan az új elnök, Ruff Bálinték nekimennek Orbán sajtósának, Mészáros nem kap uniós pénzt – Newscast

Zelensky calls election of new president "another important step in Hungary’s renewal"

New President, Same Old Patterns: TISZA Party Pushes Through András Baka

Hungary elects Orban critic Andras Baka as first president of new political era

El parlamento húngaro elige a András Baka, un juez destituido bajo Orbán, como presidente

New Hungarian President Elected; Vows to Restore the Rule of Law

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