New Graft Claims Emerge, Governing Party's Support Wanes
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New allegations of financial misconduct have surfaced, detailing billions of forints in public funds allegedly disbursed to associates of the former government. Guller Zoltán, previously involved with the Hungarian Tourism Agency, is implicated in efficiently channeling funds to the "system of national cooperation," while shell companies are reported to have generated significant profits for István Tiborcz and his circle. [cite: 444, HVG, Telex]
Meanwhile, the political landscape is shifting as a Newscast indicates a drop in support for Prime Minister Péter Magyar's Tisza Party. A Publicus poll also reveals that the majority of Hungarians favor replacing the country's constitution. [cite: HVG, 24.hu] Amidst these developments, Daniel Taraczky, an architect associated with the Orbán family, has expressed a desire for the Hatvanpuszta estate to be publicly accessible, claiming it belongs to Győző Orbán. [cite: HVG, 24.hu, 444]
In other news, the former central bank governor, György Matolcsy, is open to investigations, asserting that the National Bank's foundations have not lost their public fund character. Reports also highlight that prosecution spokespeople continue to receive training from Fidesz-affiliated communicators, and sources for HVG are reportedly under investigation by military intelligence. [cite: HVG, 444]