Imre Szabó
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Gordon Bajnai
Imre Szabó | |
|---|---|
 Imre Szabó in December 2013 | |
| Minister of Environment and Water | |
| In office 5 May 2008 – 29 May 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Ferenc Gyurcsány Gordon Bajnai |
| Preceded by | Gábor Fodor |
| Succeeded by | László Gajdos (2026; as Minister of the Living Environment) |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 18 June 1998 – 5 May 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1953 |
| Party | MSZMP (1977–1989) MSZP (since 1992) |
| Other political affiliations | KISZ |
| Children | 6 (1 died) |
| Profession | Politician |
Imre Szabó (born 1 April 1953)[1] is a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Environment and Water between 2008 and 2010. He was also a member of the National Assembly (MP) from 1998 to 2014.[2]
Szabó was born in Esztergom on 1 April 1953. He finished his secondary studies at the Dobó Katalin Secondary Grammar School at his birthplace in 1971. After graduating from the Teacher Training College in 1977, he obtained a degree in physical education at the Gyula Juhász Teacher Training College in Szeged, and at the same time a degree in football coaching at the College of Physical Education. He worked as a primary school teacher in Sárisáp and Tokodaltáró between 1975 and 1980, then as a physical education teacher and football coach in Szentendre between 1980 and 1983. He was also involved in the local pioneer movement.[1]
He joined Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party (MSZMP) in 1977. He was also a member of Hungarian Young Communist League (KISZ). Between 1983 and 1987, he was responsible for sports, camping, tourism, and environmental and nature conservation at the National Center of the Hungarian Pioneers' Association. He served as head of department of the State Office of Youth and Sports (ÁISH) from 1 March to 27 November 1987. Between 1989 and 1991, he was also chairman of the National Tourism Council's youth committee. He served as Secretary-General of the Hungarian Hikers' Association (MTSZ) from 1987 to 2003.[1] He served as national president of the organization between February 2007 and May 2012. He was replaced by businessman István Garancsi.[3]