Katalin Novák has been elected as Hungary’s first female president. She received 137 votes from MPs, ahead of her opposition rival, economist Péter Róna, with 51.
- Novák, 44, is a loyal supporter of populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and formerly served as Hungary’s youth and family minister.
- Novak will succeed Janos Ader, a co-founder of Orban’s governing right-wing Fidesz party who has held the job since 2012.
- She will take office after Ader’s term expires May 10.
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