Former Judge Removed by Orbán Elected Hungarian President András Baka's election as Hungarian president marks a significant shift in the country's politics.
As the former head of the Supreme Court and a respected judge at the European Court of Human Rights, he brings a unique perspective to the position that will likely be at odds with the legacy of Viktor Orbán.
The Fidesz party's decision to oust their favorite candidate, Tamás Sulyok, from the post last month was seen as a desperate attempt to cling to power.