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Fired by Orban in 2012, the former head of the Supreme Court is now expected to become President of Hungary.

2026-08-09 13:37:13Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Fired by Orban in 2012, the former head of the Supreme Court is now expected to
Andras Baka

The ruling Tisza Party in Hungary has nominated Andras Baka, the former president of the Supreme Court, as a candidate for the post of President of the Republic, in a move seen as symbolic of a break from Viktor Orban's political legacy.

Baka, 73, is a well-known figure in the Hungarian justice system and a strong supporter of judicial independence. He headed the Supreme Court, but his term ended prematurely in 2012, following changes introduced during Orban's government. Baka had publicly criticized some of the government's judicial reforms.

His nomination was decided on Saturday through a secret ballot of the Tisza parliamentary group. Prime Minister Peter Magyar has presented Baka's selection as one of the most important decisions of his political force so far.

The candidacy comes just months after a major political upheaval in Hungary. Tisza won a landslide victory in the April 2026 parliamentary elections, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orban and Fidesz. The new government has stated that it aims to reform institutions and strengthen the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary.

Precisely for this reason, Baka's return to one of the highest state positions also carries strong political symbolism: a judge who lost his position during the Orban era can now become head of state in Hungary led by his political opponent, Peter Magyar.

Baka is expected to be elected by parliament on Tuesday, August 11. Tisza holds the necessary parliamentary majority, so his election is widely considered expected.

Fidesz, now in opposition, has opposed the process and warned that it will not participate in the vote. The clash for the presidency has thus become another chapter in the political battle between Magyar's new government and structures linked to Orban's 16-year era.


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