Career
He was a founding member and deputy chairman of the Republic Party in 1992 but the party never gain a seat until its abolishment (1996). After that Bárándy did not participate in Hungary"s political life until 2002. Péter Medgyessy appointed him justice minister on 27 May 2002.
During his ministership Bárándy was one of the most popular politicians.
As a result he was nominated to the position of President of Hungary, but he stepped back because only few MPs supported him.