Hegedüs government
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Hegedüs cabinet | |
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| 1952–1953 | |
 Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Hungarian People's Republic András Hegedüs | |
| Date formed | 18 April 1955 |
| Date dissolved | 24 October 1956 |
| People and organisations | |
| Chairman of the Presidential Council | István Dobi |
| First Secretary of the Hungarian Working People's Party | Mátyás Rákosi |
| Chairman of the Council of Ministers | Andraš Hegedûš |
| Deputy Chairmen of the Council of Ministers | Ernő GerőÁrpád HáziIstván HidasKároly KissImre Nagy |
| No. of ministers | 28 |
| Member party | Hungarian Working People's Party (as part of Patriotic People's Front) |
| Status in legislature | Majority party 285 / 402 (71%) |
| History | |
| Election | 1949 |
| Predecessor | Nagy I |
| Successor | Nagy II |
András Hegedüs chaired the Council of Ministers of the Hungarian People's Republic government, which operated from April 18, 1955 to October 24, 1956.
Background
In the aftermath of World War II, the Hungarian People's Republic, like other Eastern European nations, fell under the influence of the Soviet Union. The country embarked on the construction of a socialist foundation based on the Stalinist model[1]. The challenges of rebuilding the economy and industrializing in the face of limited resources were compounded by internal disputes within the ruling Hungarian Workers' Party (HWP), particularly regarding political and economic strategies.
Matyas Rakosi, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the HWP, pursued orthodox Stalinist policies, emulating those implemented in the USSR. By the end of 1949, extensive nationalization had taken place, bringing key sectors under state control[2]. The accelerated collectivization of agriculture commenced, with 1,500 production cooperatives established by the middle of the year[1]. Rakosi, faced with international tensions and the outbreak of the Korean War, believed in expediting the establishment of socialism, even resorting to reprisals[1].
A counterposition emerged, led by Imre Nagy, a former Minister of Agriculture known for overseeing agrarian reform. Nagy criticized Rakosi's approach, advocating for socialist reform[1]. The death of Joseph Stalin in 1953 weakened Rakosi's position, as new Soviet leaders favored moderate reforms and a departure from Stalinism. In July 1956, Imre Nagy replaced Rakosi as the head of the government, steering away from forced industrialization and promoting democratization[1].
However, Nagy's tenure faced opposition, leading to his condemnation by the Central Committee in March 1955. Despite this, Nagy retained support, especially among intellectuals, youth, and certain press organs[1]. Unable to reinstate himself or appoint loyal comrades to key positions, Rakosi supported the candidacy of András Hegedyus, a 33-year-old ally, as the head of the Council of Ministers.
Hegedüs, aligned with Rakosi's policies, collaborated with the Rákosi group in sidelining Nagy's supporters and implementing the five-year plan. The government signed the Warsaw Pact on May 14, 1955. During the anti-communist uprising of 1956, Hegedüs initially supported Ernő Görö, but later, as the situation evolved, left his post along with most of his cabinet members.
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Literature
Hegedüs government Author T. M. Islamov, A. I. Puskas, V. P. Shusharin. Publisher Nauka Pages 608 ISBN 5-02-009913-9 Hegedüs government Author S. Y. Lavrenov, I. M. Popov. Publisher LLC "ACT Publishing House" Pages 778 ISBN 5-271-05709- 7
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