
According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent congratulatory cables to Dr. András Baka on his alleged swearing-in as the President of Hungary. The report claims that Baka, a former head of the Supreme Court, was elected by the Hungarian parliament and took the oath of office during a ceremony held this past Tuesday.
However, official records and international reporting confirm that the current President of Hungary is Tamás Sulyok, who assumed office in March 2024 following the resignation of his predecessor, Katalin Novák. There have been no recent presidential elections in Hungary, and András Baka does not hold the office of the presidency. The information provided in the Saudi Gazette report appears to be factually inaccurate regarding the current leadership of the Hungarian state.
As of this time, there has been no official statement from the Hungarian government or international diplomatic channels to suggest any change in the presidency or any recent swearing-in ceremony involving Dr. Baka. The claim contradicts established political facts regarding the current administration in Budapest.
The story claims that András Baka was sworn in as the President of Hungary this week. This is factually incorrect, as Tamás Sulyok is the current President of Hungary, having been elected in early 2024, and there has been no recent presidential election or transition in the country.
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Original report: Saudi Gazette