Orbán opponent demands investigation into Hungary's alleged backchannel with Moscow
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Péter Magyar, Hungary’s opposition front-runner, accused Foreign Minister Péter Szijjárto of colluding with Russia by sharing detailed EU Council meeting information, calling for a treason investigation if confirmed.
- The Washington Post reported that Hungary’s government has provided Moscow with live updates from EU meetings for years, effectively giving Russia insight into EU discussions.
- Szijjárto has made 16 official visits to Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including a recent meeting with President Putin, raising concerns about Hungary’s alignment with Russia.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered a probe into alleged wiretapping of Szijjárto, denying the allegations and framing the report as a serious attack on Hungary.
- The European Commission and other EU leaders expressed concern over Hungary’s actions, emphasizing the need for trust among member states and seeking clarifications on the matter.
