BBC. Hungary’s parliament has elected András Baka, 73, a respected judge and former head of the Supreme Court, as head of state.
The Hungarian president is a largely figurehead role, but Baka’s rule promises to be tempestuous.
His task will be to monitor Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s efforts to dismantle the interlocking economic and political powerhouse established by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He will also oversee the writing of a new constitution, to replace Orbán’s constitution of 2011.
“We cannot build the new Hungary on revenge,” András Baka told Parliament, after he was elected by 140 votes to 6.
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