Tisza Party Nominates Former Supreme Court Chief András Baka as Hungary’s Next President

Hungary’s Tisza Party nominated András Baka—formerly head of the Supreme Court—as the country’s next president, a largely ceremonial role elected by parliament. Tisza said Baka’s record reflected support for separation of powers, rule of law, and judicial independence. The move is tied to Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s effort to dismantle former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s influence, including replacing officials appointed during Orban’s 16-year rule