Aug 11, 2026
Hungary's parliament elected András Baka, 73, a former Supreme Court chief justice who was ousted during Viktor Orbán's tenure, as the country's new president. The appointment marks a symbolic step in Prime Minister Peter Magyar's effort to dismantle the political legacy and power structures of former premier Orbán.
Hungary's governing Tisza party has nominated András Baka, former head of the Supreme Court, as the country's next president ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for Tuesday. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the nomination, with Baka expected to succeed outgoing President Tamás Sulyok.
Hungary's parliament approved a constitutional amendment to oust President Tamás Sulyok, whom Prime Minister Péter Magyar called a 'puppet' of former premier Viktor Orbán. The move represents a major power shake-up in Hungarian politics.
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are set to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers, with the breakthrough coming after Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar replaced Viktor Orbán, who had previously blocked such measures.