Hungary's Parliament Elects Orban Critic as New President The election of Andras Baka as Hungary's new president marks a significant symbolic break from the legacy of Viktor Orban, whose tenure was characterized by authoritarian tendencies and erosion of democratic norms.
The appointment comes after Magyar's government ousted Tamas Sulyok, Orban's chosen president, using a two thirds majority to amend the constitution and bring Sulyok's term to an early end.
The move has been likened to "illiberal" practices of the past, with some questioning the limits of executive power in Hungary.