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Gyurcsany Rating Steady in Hungary
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Public support for Ferenc Gyurcsany remains stable in Hungary, according to a poll by Gallup. 47 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the prime minister's performance, up one point since January.
Gyurcsany—a member of the Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP)—became the European country's head of government in August 2004, following the resignation of Peter Medgyessy after a cabinet dispute. Gyurcsany had previously served as sports minister.
The legislative election has been scheduled for Apr. 9 and Apr. 23. Hungary's electoral system calls for a first round, where a shortlist of all the candidates who receive more than 15 per cent of the vote is created. In the second round, the actual winner is chosen from these candidates.
On Mar. 5, the opposition Citizens Party (Fidesz) published a series of letters calling on six government members to participate in issue-oriented debates. A statement issued by the MSZP said the party was adamant on publishing its platform, and would not initiate "a debate about the issue of debates."
Polling Data
How would you rate the performance of prime minister Ferenc Gyurcsany?
Feb. 2006 | Jan. 2006 | Dec. 2005 | |
Good / Very Good | 47% | 46% | 40% |
Bad / Very Bad | 40% | 41% | 47% |
Source: Gallup Hungary
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,014 Hungarian voters, conducted from Feb. 18 to Feb. 23, 2006. Margin of error is 2.2 per cent.