# Hungary elects Supreme Court judge dismissed by Orban as president

Hungary's parliament has elected a former Supreme Court judge, who was previously ousted by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country's new president. The vote marks a rare political defeat for Orban, as the candidate was backed by opposition parties. While the role is largely ceremonial, the election signals growing political challenges to Orban's rule.

**Importance:** 4/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/11/hungary-elects-supreme-court-judge-ousted-by-orban-as-new-president?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:50:51 +0000
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyed7rem5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:34:39 GMT