Ferenc Gyurcsány is a Hungarian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary from 2004 to 2009. He is a member of the Hungarian Socialist Party and was known for his reformist policies aimed at modernizing the Hungarian economy and improving social welfare. His tenure was marked by significant political challenges and public protests. Gyurcsány became a controversial figure after a leaked speech in 2006 revealed his candid admission about the state of the economy, which led to widespread criticism. After resigning as Prime Minister, he continued to be active in politics, influencing the Hungarian political landscape through various roles and initiatives.