Hungary parliament elects Andras Baka as new president
Hungary's parliament has confirmed Andras Baka as the country's next president in a secret ballot, marking another significant change under the new political leadership in Budapest. The National Assembly voted on Tuesday to approve the former Supreme Court chief, who was nominated by the Tisza party. He is due to take office on August 19.Lawmakers backed Baka by 140 votes to six, with no abstentions, according to the parliamentary result. Fidesz, the party that dominated Hungarian politics until its defeat in April, boycotted the vote. Tisza lawmakers said Baka's experience would be an important asset as they lay the foundations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
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