Hungary has elected Baka, a supreme court judge previously removed under Viktor Orban, as its new president, replacing Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- Baka has been elected as Hungary's new president, according to Al Jazeera.
- Baka is a supreme court judge who was previously ousted under Orban.
- Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok.
- Al Jazeera reports Sulyok was removed weeks earlier during Tisza's campaign against Orban-era power structures.
Hungary has elected Baka, a supreme court judge who was previously ousted under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s new president, according to Al Jazeera.
Baka replaces Tamas Sulyok, an Orban appointee who was removed from the post weeks earlier, Al Jazeera reports.
According to Al Jazeera, Sulyok was ousted during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
Further details of the election, including the vote and Baka’s stated priorities, were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
According to Al Jazeera, the change follows Tisza's campaign targeting Orban-era power structures, placing a judge once removed under Orban into one of the country's most prominent offices.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Hungary's new president?
According to Al Jazeera, Hungary has elected Baka, a supreme court judge who was previously ousted under Viktor Orban.
Who did the new president replace?
Baka replaces Tamas Sulyok, an Orban appointee who was ousted from the post weeks earlier.
Why was the previous president removed?
According to Al Jazeera, Sulyok was ousted during Tisza's campaign against Orban-era power structures.