Hungary Elects Former Judge Baka as President, Breaking Further from Orbán Era

Hungary's parliament has elected former European Court of Human Rights judge András Baka as the country's new president, marking another significant break from the legacy of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Baka, who was previously removed from his position as president of the Hungarian Supreme Court by Orbán's government, took office in early May and has since overseen a rapid dismantling of Orbán-era policies and institutions. His election is seen as a symbolic reversal of the judicial interference that occurred under Orbán's rule, signaling a shift toward restoring judicial independence and democratic norms.