Fidesz-Linked Institutions Face Uncertainty Amid New Financial Probes
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New allegations of financial misconduct have emerged, targeting leaders of Győr's municipal media, described as a Fidesz propaganda outlet, for substantial salaries and benefits. Concurrently, the future of public benefit foundations associated with Mária Schmidt, which supported institutions like the House of Terror with billions in state funding, remains uncertain following the change in government.
Amidst these developments, former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was photographed on holiday in Croatia with Antal Rogán, a former Minister of the Prime Minister's Cabinet Office, and Mária Schmidt, Director General of the House of Terror Museum. Separately, Hungary is grappling with a severe drought affecting the Danube River, prompting Prime Minister Péter Magyar to announce the opening of the Rackeve-Soroksar Danube Lock to manage water levels, with further drops expected.
Concerns have also been raised regarding the genuine reform of Hungary's higher education system, as university leaders continue to be selected by senates linked to the previous political system. In a brighter note, Hungarian swimmers Kristóf Milák and Hubert Kós achieved significant success, with Milák returning to peak performance and Kós securing three European Championship golds.