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András Baka Elected Hungary’s New President by Parliament

13 August 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSAndrás BakaElected Hungary’sNew President byParliament13 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Hungarian lawmakers picked a new head of state, choosing a former head of the country’s Supreme Court.

Key facts

  • Winner: András Baka, earlier the chief of Hungary’s Supreme Court.
  • Electing body: the Hungarian Parliament.
  • Margin: 140 votes for, 6 against.
  • Start date: 19 August 2026.
  • Tenure: five years at most.

Exam angle

  • Country: Hungary; the President is chosen by Parliament here.
  • Persons in news: András Baka (new President).
  • Typical question: vote count 140-6 or the term length of five years.

Test yourself

1. Who was elected Hungary's new President by the Hungarian Parliament in August 2026?

The notes say András Baka was elected.

2. How many votes did András Baka receive against, in Hungary's presidential election by Parliament?

He won 140 votes for and 6 against.

3. For how long can the term of Hungary's new President András Baka run, from 19 August 2026?

The term is up to five years.

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