Péter Magyar Broke This Promise Too: András Baka Is Not a Non-Partisan Candidate

Péter Magyar, a prominent political figure, has reportedly broken a promise regarding the nomination of candidates, specifically concerning András Baka. Magyar had pledged to select individuals who were not affiliated with any political party for a particular role. However, Baka's background suggests he does not meet this criterion of being party-independent.

While Baka himself stated he never joined the MDF party, his political history is undeniable. He secured a parliamentary seat in the 1990 elections on the MDF's Budapest list and subsequently joined the party's parliamentary faction. This past affiliation raises questions about the sincerity of Magyar's commitment to non-partisan appointments.

The article also touches upon other potential candidates considered for the role. Péter Bárándy, who served as Minister of Justice for two years in the Medgyessy government, was excluded by Magyar. Similarly, Ákos Hadházy, a member of parliament from 2013 to 2026 for LMP, Momentum, and later as an independent, was also deemed ineligible.

Baka András's case, however, presents a different situation regarding his political past. Beyond his critical public statements, he is known for his role as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights concerning the 1956 Tata massacre. In that capacity, he supported a Strasbourg decision favorable to military officer János Korbely, who was involved in the execution of several revolutionaries.