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PM's Immunity Lifted Amid High-Profile Arrests, New Corruption Probes

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Hungary's political landscape is dominated by escalating corruption investigations, with the arrest of Miklós Seszták, a KDNP Member of Parliament and former Minister of National Development, in connection with the Volánbusz case. This follows the suspension of his parliamentary immunity and coincides with authorities freezing billions in assets related to the probe. The parliament also controversially suspended the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz MP and former Minister.

Adding to the corruption concerns, the National Tax and Customs Administration has initiated an investigation into alleged budget fraud surrounding Rákay Philip's historical film. In a related political development, President András Baka is set to propose a new Chief Prosecutor following Parliament's rejection of the prior nominee, continuing a high-stakes standoff.

Beyond political and financial news, the country faced significant safety incidents, including the derailment of a dangerous goods train in Rákos and the overturning of two petroleum tank cars in Budapest, prompting investigations and raising public concern.

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High-Profile Arrests and Immunity Suspensions Deepen Corruption Crisis

Miklós Seszták, a KDNP Member of Parliament and former Minister of National Development, has been taken into custody in connection with the Volánbusz corruption case, following the suspension of his parliamentary immunity. This development is accompanied by a billion-forint asset freeze. Separately, the parliament also suspended the immunity of Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Balázs Hankó, a Fidesz MP and former Minister of Culture and Innovation, amid ongoing investigations. Péter Magyar has…

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