Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
What to know
- Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.S1
- Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.S2
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Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar…
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Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
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Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
What to know
- Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.S1
- Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.S2
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