Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge

Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 11, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 11, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 11, 2026

Hungary parliament to elect Orban-critic judge as president

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Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 11, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Hungary’s Parliament taps András Baka as president as part of Orbán-era purge

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· Aug 11, 2026

Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 11, 2026

Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president

The Kyiv IndependentLean Left· Aug 11, 2026

Hungarian parliament elects new president after ousting Orban ally

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 9, 2026

Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency

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