András Baka addresses UN General Assembly on Hungarian democratic renewal

András Baka UN General Assembly Hungarian democracy rule of law political renewal

Hungarian President András Baka addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, outlining a vision for democratic renewal in Hungary following the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year era.

Baka emphasized that the state must serve all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, and asserted that a new political majority cannot become the owner of the state. He pledged to protect the Constitution, judicial independence, and freedom of the press, stating that the rule of law must apply to those in power. While calling for accountability regarding corruption and abuse of power, he cautioned that the justice system must not be used as a tool for political revenge.

On international affairs, Baka condemned Russia's war in Ukraine as a violation of the UN Charter and defended Ukraine's right to sovereignty and territorial integrity. He drew parallels between the freedom sought by Hungarians in 1956 and the current struggle of Ukrainians. Additionally, Baka expressed concern regarding a crisis of confidence in the United Nations, noting that the organization often remains inactive when major powers violate international rules.

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András Baka · European Union · Hungary · NATO · Peter Magyar · Ukraine · United Nations · Viktor Orbán

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[● 5 SOURCES] Baka distinguished between accountability for corruption and political revenge, stating the judiciary must not be a political weapon. www.blikk.hu · www.aktuality.sk · 444.hu · index.hu · www.diarioestrategia.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] András Baka emphasized that the law must apply to those in power, a principle that will guide his presidency. www.blikk.hu · index.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] András Baka stated that the freedom sought by Hungarians in 1956 must be defended for Ukrainians today. hang.hu · privatbankar.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] Baka pledged that Hungary will remain a reliable partner and active member of the EU, NATO, and the UN. www.blikk.hu · 444.hu
[● 4 SOURCES] Baka asserted that a new political majority cannot become the owner of the state and that the state belongs to all citizens. www.blikk.hu · index.hu · 444.hu · www.diarioestrategia.cl
[● 3 SOURCES] Hungary condemns Russia's full-scale war of aggression as a violation of the UN Charter and international law. hang.hu · privatbankar.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] Baka stated that the United Nations is facing a crisis of confidence due to inaction when major powers break rules. privatbankar.hu · 24.hu