Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
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Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president.
New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's Parliament elected former Supreme Court chief justice András Baka as president on Tuesday as the country's new government dismantles power structures left behind by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
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Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president.
New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.
BUDAPEST, Hungary -- BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary's Parliament elected former Supreme Court chief justice András Baka as president on Tuesday as the country's new government dismantles power structures left behind by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.