Medgyessy takes office as new Hungarian Prime Minister

Mr Peter Medgyessy, the Socialist winner of the Hungarian general elections, was elected as Hungary's new Prime Minister by the Parliament on 27 May. Mr Medgyessy replaces Viktor Orban, whose Fidesz/Democratic Forum party was defeated in the 21 April general elections.

Mr Peter Medgyessy, the Socialist winner of the Hungarian general elections, was elected as Hungary’s new Prime Minister by the Parliament on 27 May. Mr Medgyessy replaces Viktor Orban, whose Fidesz/Democratic Forum party was defeated in the 21 April general elections.