# Hungary: András Baka elected President > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hungary-tisza-party-vs-fidesz-rivalry > Updated: 2026-08-24T16:30:25.000Z. Sources: 248. Developments: 14. On 10 August 2026, the Tisza Party submitted András Baka’s nomination for the Hungarian presidency. The vacancy followed the removal of former president Tamás Sulyok via the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law. Baka, a former Supreme Court head and European Court of Human Rights judge, received 140 votes in favor and 6 against during a secret ballot in Parliament. The election was boycotted by the Fidesz and KDNP parties, who characterized the process as ‘illegitimate and tyrannical’. Public perception of Baka remains polarized. A survey by 21 Kutatóközpont conducted on 11–12 August found that 72 percent of those expressing an opinion support him, while 28 percent oppose him. The data showed high political division: 69 percent of Tisza voters viewed him as suitable, compared to only 8 percent of Fidesz voters. Baka officially assumed office on 19 August. During the August 20 state foundation celebrations, he emphasized the importance of strong, independent institutions that serve citizens rather than political power. International reactions have been mixed; Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a desire to deepen strategic cooperation, while Amnesty International criticized the legal procedures used to remove the former president. Following the resignation of Gábor Bálint Nagy, Baka met with Deputy Prosecutor General István Lajtár, the interim head of the prosecution. Baka emphasized that the prosecution must remain an independent constitutional body and noted he would propose a successor to Parliament based on professional assessments. Meanwhile, Tisza Party Vice President Márk Radnai addressed criticisms of the nomination process, pledging more transparent social consultation via a new online platform in late August. ## Claims - Among sure voters, 68% would vote for the Tisza Party and 23% would vote for Fidesz. (disputed by 4 sources) - Among sure voters, Tisza Party support dropped from 68 % to about 63 %. (disputed by 3 sources) - The Tisza parliamentary group nominated András Baka for the position of President of Hungary following a secret vote. (corroborated by 27 sources) - The Hungarian Parliament elected Andras Baka as the new President of Hungary. (corroborated by 26 sources) - The election was decided by a secret ballot with 140 votes in favor and 6 against. (corroborated by 26 sources) - Fidesz and KDNP boycotted the presidential election. (corroborated by 22 sources) - András Baka served as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights from 1991 to 2008. (corroborated by 20 sources) - In his inaugural speech, Andras Baka stated that the new Hungary should not be built on revenge. (corroborated by 19 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: András Baka meets interim prosecution leader István Lajtár Hungarian President András Baka met with interim prosecution leader István Lajtár following Gábor Bálint Nagy's resignation. Baka will propose a new Prosecutor General to Parliament. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-baka-meets-interim-prosecution-leader-istvn-lajtr ### 2026-08-19: András Baka assumes presidency of Hungary András Baka has officially become the President of Hungary, succeeding Tamás Sulyok amid a political shift led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar to reform state institutions. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-baka-assumes-office-as-president-of-hungary-1 ### 2026-08-17: András Baka assumes office as President of Hungary András Baka officially assumed the office of President of Hungary on August 19, following his election by Parliament. He succeeds Tamás Sulyok after a constitutional amendment ended the previous mandate. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-baka-assumes-office-as-president-of-hungary ### 2026-08-14: András Baka presidential candidacy poll results A poll by 21 Kutatóközpont shows 84% of Hungarians are aware of András Baka's presidential candidacy, with 72% of those expressing an opinion supporting his suitability. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-baka-presidential-candidacy-poll-results ### 2026-08-11: Andras Baka elected President of Hungary by Parliament Hungary's Parliament elected former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as President via a 140-6 vote. The Fidesz party boycotted the vote, protesting the removal of former President Tamas Sulyok. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andras-baka-elected-president-of-hungary-1 ### 2026-08-09: András Baka elected President of Hungary Hungarian Parliament has elected jurist András Baka as President of the Republic with 140 votes. The election, nominated by the Tisza party, follows the contested removal of former President Tamás Sulyok. 89 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-baka-nominated-for-hungarian-presidency-by-tisza-party ### 2026-08-07: Hungary's Tisza Party narrows presidential field to three candidates Hungary's Tisza Party will recommend three candidates for the presidency, with the National Assembly set to vote on 11 August; the vacancy follows President Sulyok's removal under a constitutional amendment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarys-tisza-party-narrows-presidential-field-to-three-candidates ### 2026-08-07: András Baka nominated for Hungarian presidency by Tisza party Hungary's Tisza party has nominated former Supreme Court Chief András Baka for president. The parliamentary vote is expected on August 11, while opposition Fidesz plans to boycott the process. 110 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarys-presidential-election-set-for-tuesday ### 2026-07-29: Hungarian poll shows Fidesz voters divided over Orbán's predictions A July 2026 HVG poll shows only 20 % Hungarians followed Orbán's Tusványos speech, with mixed trust in his forecast that the Tisza Party’s autocratic rule will end and varied expectations of party support. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-poll-shows-fidesz-voters-divided-over-orbns-predictions ### 2026-07-29: Hungarian PM Péter Magyar's backing drops after failed nomination Hungarian PM Péter Magyar’s support fell after his failed nomination of Judit Polgár for president, with the Tisza Party dropping to 57‑68 % and personal approval to 62 %. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/magyar-pters-tisza-party-support-drops-after-failed-presidential-nomination ### 2026-07-27: Tisza Party support slips to 57% after presidential nomination controversy Medián’s July 2026 poll shows Tisza Party support down to 57% (‑3‑5 pp) after a rushed presidential nomination, while Fidesz stays at 19% and Mi Hazánk rises to 7%. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-tisza-party-support-drops-slightly-in-new-poll ### 2026-07-24: Hungarian football fans back Tisza Party as Fidesz stays ahead among Ferencváros supporters A June 2026 IDEA survey finds 51% of Hungarian football fans now back the Tisza Party, while 42% of Ferencváros supporters still favor Fidesz‑KDNP. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-football-fans-back-tisza-party-as-fidesz-stays-ahead-among-ferencvros-supporters ### 2026-07-22: Hungarian analysts weigh Tisza Party's influence and Fidesz strategy Analysts note no strong opposition to Hungary's ruling Fidesz, warn that the Tisza Party's rise and internal strategy debates could reshape politics amid concerns over democratic decline. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-analysts-weigh-tisza-partys-influence-and-fidesz-strategy ### 2026-07-01: Hungary: Tisza Party Surpasses Fidesz in Latest Poll Median’s June poll finds Hungary’s Tisza Party at 60% overall support, up among committed voters, while governing Fidesz falls to 18% overall, widening the gap. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungary-tisza-party-surpasses-fidesz-in-latest-poll --- Cite as: Hungary: András Baka elected President. 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