Péter Boross
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Péter Boross was the second Prime Minister of Hungary from December 1993 to July 1994. He came to power with the death of the previous PM, József Antall
, and held office until his coalition
was defeated in elections and he made way for his successor, Gyula Horn
of the socialist party. He had previously served as interior minister
under Antall from May 1990 to December 1993. He has also served as political advisor to prime minister Viktor Orbán
. He has been Member of Parliament between 2006 and 2009 and was long considered as a supporter of the MDF party leader Ibolya Dávid
. Recently, Boross has strongly opposed the nomination of ex-minister Lajos Bokros
to the top of the list for the elections for the European Parliament in 2009. Due to the left-shift of his conservative party, which resulted in the exclusion of several prominent party members, Boross decided to break up all connection with the present party leadership on 13 June 2009. He finally left the party on January 2010.
On 6 June 2010 he became a member of the board besides Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, which elaborated the concept of the new Hungarian constitution
. He had a controversial interview in the pages of Heti Válasz
in September 2010. Boross said the government should inaugurate the so-called childlessness tax because according to him the undertaking
is not only private matter but also national interest. Several feminist groups criticized his statements. Before that the former PM was asked about the new constitution which will be ready for 2011. Boross considered he can image that the new constitutional government will be a kingdom
. Furthermore he said that is necessary to give more device and power into the Prime Minister's hand by way of the new constitution.
, died on 31 July 2010. They have one boy and one girl. Their first-born child died at the age of nine months.
József Antall
József Antall was the first democratically-elected Prime Minister of Hungary after the fall of Communism , teacher, librarian, historian and political figure...
, and held office until his coalition
Coalition
A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant...
was defeated in elections and he made way for his successor, Gyula Horn
Gyula Horn
Gyula Horn is a Hungarian politician and the third Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, from 1994–1998....
of the socialist party. He had previously served as interior minister
Interior minister
An interior ministry is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters. The ministry is often headed by a minister of the interior or minister of home affairs...
under Antall from May 1990 to December 1993. He has also served as political advisor to prime minister Viktor Orbán
Viktor Orbán
Viktor Orbán is a Hungarian populist and conservative politician and current Prime Minister of Hungary...
. He has been Member of Parliament between 2006 and 2009 and was long considered as a supporter of the MDF party leader Ibolya Dávid
Ibolya Dávid
Ibolya Dávid born Baja, Hungary ,1954 is a Hungarian lawyer, politician, she was the president of the Hungarian Democratic Forum between 1999-2010. Dávid was the Hungarian Minister of Justice between 1998-2002. She was the only female Minister in the government of Viktor Orbán. Dávid is a member...
. Recently, Boross has strongly opposed the nomination of ex-minister Lajos Bokros
Lajos Bokros
Lajos András Bokros is a Hungarian economist and Member of the European Parliament for Hungary.Bokros was born in Budapest. He graduated from and holds a Ph.D. from the Budapest University of Economics....
to the top of the list for the elections for the European Parliament in 2009. Due to the left-shift of his conservative party, which resulted in the exclusion of several prominent party members, Boross decided to break up all connection with the present party leadership on 13 June 2009. He finally left the party on January 2010.
On 6 June 2010 he became a member of the board besides Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, which elaborated the concept of the new Hungarian constitution
Constitution of Hungary
The Constitution of the Republic of Hungary , its fundamental law, was adopted on 20 August 1949, and heavily amended on 23 October 1989. It is Hungary's first and only permanent written constitution; the country is the only former Eastern Bloc nation that did not adopt an entirely new constitution...
. He had a controversial interview in the pages of Heti Válasz
Heti Válasz
Heti Válasz is a moderately conservative Hungarian weekly, covering topics mainly from the range of politics, economy and culture.The online version of Heti Válasz is also available in English ....
in September 2010. Boross said the government should inaugurate the so-called childlessness tax because according to him the undertaking
Undertaking
Undertaking may refer to:* The task performed by a funeral director* In business, in particular in "EU English", the term is used interchangeably with Company, i.e. a business entity...
is not only private matter but also national interest. Several feminist groups criticized his statements. Before that the former PM was asked about the new constitution which will be ready for 2011. Boross considered he can image that the new constitutional government will be a kingdom
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
. Furthermore he said that is necessary to give more device and power into the Prime Minister's hand by way of the new constitution.
Family
Widow, his wife, Ilona Papp, who worked as a judgeJudge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
, died on 31 July 2010. They have one boy and one girl. Their first-born child died at the age of nine months.