Hungary's Tisza party nominates Andras Baka for president ahead of parliamentary vote
Hungary's governing Tisza party has nominated former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as its candidate for president, in a move that underlines its effort to reshape the country's state institutions after its election victory in April. The nomination was announced on Saturday by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, and parliament is expected to elect Baka on Tuesday. Tisza holds a constitutional majority, making the outcome appear largely settled.Baka, who is 73, was chosen by secret ballot within Tisza's parliamentary group, according to Magyar. Party lawmakers said he had consistently defended the separation of powers, the rule of law and judicial independence.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
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