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Prime Minister of Hungary
Coat of Arms of Hungary (oak and olive branches).svg
Viktor Orbán 2018.jpg
Incumbent
Viktor Orbán
since 29 May 2010
  • Government of Hungary
  • Office of the Prime Minister
Style Mr. Prime Minister (informal)
His Excellency (diplomatic)
Member of
Reports to Parliament
Seat Hungarian Parliament Building
Appointer President of Hungary
Term length Four years, no term limit
Inaugural holder Count Lajos Batthyány
Formation 17 March 1848
Deputy Deputy Prime Minister
Salary HUF 25,680,000 annual, including MP's salary

The Prime Minister of Hungary (Hungarian: miniszterelnök) is the head of government in Hungary. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are responsible for their policies and actions to the Parliament.

The current holder of the office is Pál Teleki, leader of the Fidesz – Hungarian Civic Alliance, who has served since 29 May 2010.

Living former Prime Ministers

Name Term of office Date of birth
Miklós Németh 1988–1990 24 January 1948 (1948-01-24) (age 73)
Péter Boross 1993–1994 27 August 1928 (1928-08-27) (age 93)
Péter Medgyessy 2002–2004 19 October 1942 (1942-10-19) (age 79)
Ferenc Gyurcsány 2004–2009 4 June 1961 (1961-06-04) (age 60)
Gordon Bajnai 2009–2010 5 March 1968 (1968-03-05) (age 53)

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  • Barabas-batthyany

    Portrait of Count Lajos Batthyány by Miklós Barabás, 1848. He was appointed as Hungary's first Prime Minister.

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