Pressure mounts on Hungarian PM

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Series Details 2.10.06
Publication Date 02/10/2006
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Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom strongly criticised PM Ferenc Gyurcsany, 1 October 2006, over his admiossion that he lied about the economy to win re-election. He spoke as the centre-right opposition made sweeping gains in local elections, capturing many cities and councils.

Later on the 2 October 2006 Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany called a vote of confidence following punishing defeats in regional elections.

Source Link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5396334.stm
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BBC News, 2.10.06: Hungary PM calls confidence vote http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5398470.stm

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