Hungary's High Stakes Gamble on Accountability Hungary's recent history has been marked by a steady erosion of democratic norms and the rule of law.
The latest development is the approval of Andras Baka as the country's next head of state, a former supreme court chief who was fired during Viktor Orban's time in power.
Baka's appointment is significant because it marks a reversal for Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who has been trying to loosen his predecessor's grip on state institutions.