Hungary's Fidesz servers seized; Orbán calls for EU reform
Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suggested abolishing the European Commission president's position and reshaping the EU, aligning with a 'Patriot' vision.
- The Fidesz party's servers were seized by prosecutors without prior notice, an unprecedented move since the post-communist transition.
- The article criticizes figures like Péter Magyar, accusing him of betrayal and seeking revenge for unfulfilled career ambitions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has proposed eliminating the European Commission presidency and advocated for a 'Patriot' transformation of the European Union. Orbán suggested that Ursula von der Leyen's position should be abolished, implying that if his views were adopted, the efforts of pro-EU officials would be in vain.
In a significant development, investigators from the Bács-Kiskun County Prosecutor's Office seized the entire communication system and databases of the ruling Fidesz party's server center without prior announcement. This action is described as unprecedented in Hungary since the end of the communist era.
The article also targets Péter Magyar, a prominent public figure, quoting a commentary that labels him as a "more depraved opponent" than anyone else. The commentary accuses Magyar of proclaiming peace while issuing threats and invoking prison, suggesting his actions stem from a desire for revenge over a perceived lack of career advancement and a missed ministerial position.
Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.