Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
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"We cannot build the new Hungary on revenge."
— András Baka , Academic
"I am not a political man."
— András Baka , Academic
"The state is not there for itself. It is there for the people."
— András Baka , Academic
Key People
András Baka is a former head of the Supreme Court of Hungary.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected prime minister of Hungary.
Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.
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Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
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