Hungary has re-elected its centre-left government led by current prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsany, who now faces a huge task to trim his country's soaring budget deficit.
Hungarians voting in the second round of general elections on Sunday (23 April) granted a second term to the ruling coalition of socialists and liberals, while the conservative opposition saw its support slip back.
The socialist-liberal victory represents the first time since the fall of communism that a governm...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login