Key facts
- Andras Baka has been elected as Hungary's new president.
- Hungary's parliament elected Andras Baka.
- Andras Baka was nominated by the governing Tisza party.
- Andras Baka previously served as head of the Supreme Court.
- Andras Baka is set to assume his role on August 19.
Andras Baka has been elected as the new president of Hungary. The Hungarian parliament cast the votes to install Baka, who was the nominee of the governing Tisza party. Baka's prior professional experience includes serving as the head of the Supreme Court. His term as president is set to commence on August 19.