Ader elected 5th president of Hungary

Parliament on Wednesday elected Janos Ader as the next president of Hungary. In his inaugural speech he called on Hungarians to show one another respect even if they disagree, and said he would reach out to all sections of society. Ader, nominated by the ruling Fidesz and Christian Democrats, received 262 votes in favour while the opposition Socialists, LMP and Democratic Coalition parties did not participate and Jobbik voted against him. He will hold office until 2017.