Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Summary
Hungary’s Tisza party has nominated Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief removed by the previous government, as their candidate for president. Baka is expected to be elected by parliament, where Tisza holds a majority, as part of the party’s effort to reduce the influence of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.Key Facts
- Andras Baka was Hungary’s Supreme Court chief before being removed in 2012 by Viktor Orban’s government.
- The ruling Tisza party announced Baka’s nomination for president after winning a large election victory in April.
- Tisza recently used a constitutional amendment to remove the former Orban-era president, Tamas Sulyok.
- Baka is expected to be elected president by the parliament where Tisza has a constitutional majority.
- Baka has been praised for supporting judicial independence and the rule of law.
- Fidesz, Orban’s party now in opposition, plans to boycott the presidential vote and accuses Tisza of authoritarian behavior.
- Baka served two terms on the European Court of Human Rights and was removed from Hungary’s Supreme Court after criticizing the government.
- Hungary’s presidency has mainly ceremonial powers, with limited ability to block laws.
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