Hungary's Magyar vows to probe alleged misconduct by Orbán's government
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced plans to investigate alleged misconduct by Viktor Orbán's previous government. His party, Tisza, recently gained a two-thirds majority in Parliament, enabling them to pursue accountability for corruption. Magyar emphasized the need for transparency regarding the misuse of public funds and the erosion of democratic institutions during Orbán's tenure.
- ▪Péter Magyar's government will form six investigative committees to probe alleged corruption by Viktor Orbán's administration.
- ▪The Tisza party won a landslide election, securing a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
- ▪Magyar aims to limit prime ministers to eight years in office and eliminate political privileges for officeholders.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHungary's Magyar vows to probe alleged misconduct by Orbán's governmentHungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar says he will set up committees to investigate alleged misconduct by Viktor Orbán's previous governmentByJUSTIN SPIKE Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 10:39 AM1:23Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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