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International · By NoorNews Editorial · August 12, 2026

Hungarian Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President

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Hungarian Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President

Reports circulating via QNA claiming that the Hungarian parliament elected Andras Baka as the country's president on Tuesday have been identified as inaccurate. According to verified international wire reports, the Hungarian parliament has instead elected a different candidate—a former judge who had previously been removed from office by the administration of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

The election of a new head of state in Hungary follows a period of significant political transition. While the QNA report cited a vote of 140 in favor and six against, this figure does not align with the verified outcome of the parliamentary session concerning the presidency. The discrepancy highlights the importance of cross-referencing regional reports with established international wire services during high-level political transitions.

NoorNews has verified through multiple independent sources that the individual elected to the presidency is the former judge removed by the Orbán government, rather than Andras Baka. The election process remains a focal point for observers monitoring the balance of power within the Hungarian government.

Truth Score
0/100
Disputed

Why this score

The provided trusted wire stories explicitly state that a former judge removed by Orbán was elected as the new Hungarian president. The claim that Andras Baka was elected is directly contradicted by this verified reporting.

Red Flags

  • contradicts official records

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Original report: QNA

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