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Who is Hungary’s dancing health minister? Former NHS doctor who plays air guitar at political rallies

The Independent·Alex Croft·6 months ago
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Wild celebrations erupted in Hungary after Viktor Orban was ousted as prime minister of Hungary in April, ending a 16-year stint in govenrment that reshaped the country.

As new leader Peter Magyar’s Tisza party celebrated their success, one man grabbed the world’s attention: the dancing health minister Zsolt Hegedűs.

Skipping up and down the stage in front of the Hungarian parliament, Hegedűs ‘ dance routine captured the joy spreading across the country as it welcomed a new era.

One month later, the former NHS doctor has begun his new role, seeking to transform the country’s ailing healthcare sector.

The Independent takes a deeper look at Dr Hegedűs’ life and career - and what he will hope to accomplish in government.

Prospective Minister of Health Zsolt Hegedus dances on the steps of the Parliament building next to newly sworn-in Prime Minister Peter Magyar, left, at Tisza Party's all-day "regime change public celebration" event on Kossuth Lajos Square (AP)

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