Former judge András Baka elected Hungarian president
- 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.
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- 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.
Sources: BBC News