András Baka: Hungarian Parliament Elects Orbán Critic as President

Hungary's parliament has elected András Baka as the country's new president with a substantial majority. Baka, a former president of the Supreme Court, garnered 140 votes in favor and six against, securing a decisive victory.

Baka, 73, is known as a critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. His election follows the removal of the previous president, Tamás Sulyok, an Orbán ally, who was ousted from office in July through a constitutional amendment. New Prime Minister Péter Magyar had previously threatened Sulyok with impeachment proceedings, calling him a "puppet" and demanding his resignation shortly after Magyar's election victory in April.

The presidency became vacant following Sulyok's premature departure. Magyar's government has been pushing for significant political changes since coming to power, and the election of Baka, who has been critical of the previous administration's policies, signals a shift in the country's political landscape.