Hungary's Parliament Appoints Andras Baka as President, Marking Shift from Orban Era
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Hungary's parliament, controlled by PM Peter Magyar's TISZA party, appointed Andras Baka, a critic of former PM Viktor Orban, as president, replacing Orban-appointed Tamas Sulyok, whose term was cut short via constitutional amendment.
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Hungary transitions from Orban's rule with Magyar's 'system change' pledge.
Hungary's parliament voted in Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, as the country's next president on Tuesday. The symbolic step is part of new Prime Minister Peter Magyar's sweeping efforts to dismantle the legacy of former premier Viktor Orban after winning April's general elections. Baka was a staunch critic of Orban who was removed from his Supreme Court role during the former PM's tenure. Now, he will replace Tamas Sulyok, a president appointed by Orban, whose term in office was shortened via constitutional amendment in order to remove him from the largely ceremonial role. [...] Edited by: Rebecca Staudenmaier
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Increased scrutiny of Hungary's constitutional reforms by the EU.
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- How will Baka's presidency impact Hungary's EU relations?
