Gergely Karácsony
Profile
Gergely Karácsony is a Hungarian politician, sociologist, and political scientist currently serving as the Mayor of Budapest. First elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2024, he has positioned himself as a prominent opposition figure against the Fidesz government, advocating for municipal autonomy, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Before his mayoral tenure, he served as a Member of the National Assembly and Mayor of Zugló. A co-founder of the Dialogue for Hungary party, Karácsony has been a vocal critic of government fiscal policies and has gained international attention for his progressive stance on civil rights and urban governance.
Details
- Born
- 1975-06-11 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Fehérgyarmat, Hungary
- Education
- Corvinus University of Budapest
- Career
- Research manager at Medián, political advisor at the Prime Minister's Office, teaching assistant and assistant professor at Corvinus University of Budapest
