Politics

Former top judge removed under Orbán elected as Hungary’s president

Stanisław Kaleta

11.08.2026, 15:17

The move marks another step in what PM Péter Magyar says are efforts to restore democratic standards. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Tisza/Facebook — Hungary’s parliament has voted in favour of András Baka taking office. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Tisza/Facebook

The move is the latest step in what the new government says are efforts to restore democratic standards.