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Károly Németh
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| 5th Chairman of the Hungarian Presidential Council | |
| In office 25 June 1987 – 29 June 1988 |
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| Preceded by | Pál Losonczi |
| Succeeded by | Brunó Ferenc Straub |
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| Born | 14 December 1922 Páka, Kingdom of Hungary |
| Died | 12 March 2008 (aged 85) Budapest, Hungary |
| Political party | Hungarian Socialist Workers Party |
Károly Németh (born December 14, 1922 – died March 12, 2008) was an important Hungarian political figure. He was born in Páka. He served as the chairman of the Hungarian Presidential Council for a short time. This was from June 25, 1987, to June 29, 1988.
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Early Life and Political Start
Károly Németh began his career working in the food industry. He became a member of the Hungarian Communist Party in 1945. This was a major political party in Hungary at the time.
After studying at the Higher Party School, he took on more important roles. From 1954, he worked as a secretary. He became the first secretary of a local party group in Chongrad. He held this position until 1959.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 1957, Károly Németh became a member of the Central Committee. This was a key group within the Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party (HSWP). From 1960 to 1965, he led the agricultural department of the HSWP Central Committee.
He continued to gain influence within the party. In 1966, he became a candidate for the Politburo. This was the most powerful group in the HSWP. By November 1970, he became a full member of the Politburo. He remained a member until 1989.
Németh also served as a secretary of the HSWP Central Committee. He held this role from 1962 to 1965. He returned to this position from March 1974 to 1985.
Leadership Roles
From June 1965 to 1974, Károly Németh was the first secretary of the HSWP's Budapest City Committee. This meant he was in charge of the party's activities in the capital city.
He was also a member of the Hungarian parliament for 30 years. This was from 1958 to 1988. During this time, he was part of the Presidium of the National Assembly of Hungary. This group helped lead the parliament.
Chairman of the Presidential Council
In March 1985, Hungary was facing economic challenges. János Kádár, a top leader, suggested Németh for a new role. Németh was seen as someone who supported making the political system more open.
On June 25, 1987, Károly Németh became the Chairman of the Presidium of the National Assembly of Hungary. He took over from Pál Losonczi. This position was similar to being the head of state. However, he held this important role for just over a year. He left his post on June 29, 1988.
Károly Németh passed away on March 12, 2008, in Budapest, Hungary.
