Former top judge poised to become Hungary’s ceremonial president

Hungary's parliament will elect former Supreme Court chief András Baka as president, a largely ceremonial role, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to reshape power away from Viktor Orbán and lay the groundwork for a new constitutional order; Baka, previously dismissed in 2011 amid criticism of Orbán's government, is described as a defender of judicial independence, while the presidency remains limited and may last up to five years or until a new constitution takes effect.