László Kövér
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László Kövér (Hungarian: [ˈlaːsloː ˈkøveːr]; born 29 December 1959) is a Hungarian politician who is the current speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary. He was previously the acting president of Hungary from 2 April to 10 May 2012, after the resignation of Pál Schmitt; and again from 26 February to 5 March 2024, following the National Assembly's approval of the resignation of Katalin Novák.
László Kövér | |
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Speaker of the National Assembly | |
Assumed office 6 August 2010 | |
Preceded by | Pál Schmitt |
Acting President of Hungary | |
In office 26 February 2024 – 4 March 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Viktor Orbán |
Preceded by | Katalin Novák |
Succeeded by | Tamás Sulyok |
In office 2 April 2012 – 9 May 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Viktor Orbán |
Preceded by | Pál Schmitt |
Succeeded by | János Áder |
Minister of Civilian Intelligence Services | |
In office 8 July 1998 – 2 May 2000 | |
Prime Minister | Viktor Orbán |
Preceded by | István Nikolits |
Succeeded by | Ervin Demeter |
Member of the National Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 May 1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-12-29) 29 December 1959 (age 64) Pápa, Hungary |
Political party | Fidesz (1988–present) |
Spouse |
Mária Bekk (m. 1987) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Eötvös Loránd University |
A founding member of Fidesz since 1988, he served as Minister without portfolio for Civilian Intelligence Services during the first Viktor Orbán administration. He was appointed leader of the party in 2000, but resigned from his position the following year.