About
Katalin Éva Veresné Novák is a Hungarian politician who served as President of Hungary from 2022 to 2024. She was the first woman and youngest person to hold the office. Prior to becoming president, she was a member of the National Assembly for the Fidesz party from 2018 to 2022 and served as Minister for Family Affairs in the fourth Orbán government from 2020 to 2021.
Career Timeline
Elected to National Assembly
Elected to the National Assembly as a member of the Fidesz party.
Minister for Family Affairs
Served as Minister for Family Affairs, implementing policies to support families.
Elected President of Hungary
Elected as President of Hungary, becoming the country's first female president.
Resignation Controversy
Resigned following a controversy over a pardon granted in a child sexual abuse case.
Public Persona
Maintaining a lower profile but remaining a figure in Hungarian public life. Past peak.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026