Tisza nominates Baka for Hungarian presidency

Hungary's ruling Tisza party, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, nominated former Supreme Court chief András Baka as its presidential candidate on August 8, 2026. Baka, 73, was removed from his Supreme Court post in 2011-2012 under Viktor Orbán's government after criticizing judicial reforms. The International — European Court of Human Rights later ruled that his dismissal violated his rights. The nomination follows Tisza's use of a constitutional amendment to remove Orban-era President Tamás Sulyok. Baka is expected to be elected by the National Assembly on August 11, where Tisza holds a constitutional majority. The opposition Hungary — Fidesz party has announced a boycott, accusing Tisza of authoritarian tactics. The presidency is largely ceremonial, but the nomination is seen as symbolic in Tisza's effort to dismantle Orban's influence and restore judicial independence.