# Hungary Nominates Ex-Supreme Court Chief Andras Baka for Presidency

Hungary's opposition parties have nominated Andras Baka, a former chief justice of the Supreme Court, for the country's presidency. Baka was dismissed in 2012, a decision later ruled a violation of his rights by the European Court of Human Rights. His nomination directly challenges the ruling party's candidate in the upcoming parliamentary vote.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/9/hungary-nominates-former-supreme-court-chief-andras-baka-for-presidency?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:41:01 +0000