Rich Businessman Elected as New Premier
From Times Wire Reports
Parliament elected one of Hungary’s wealthiest businessmen as prime minister, ending two months of political uncertainty. Ferenc Gyurcsany was chosen by a vote of 197 to 12 to succeed Peter Medgyessy, who was forced out in August in a confrontation with the Socialist-led governing coalition.
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