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The front page of 444.hu focuses heavily on domestic political news in Hungary, with several articles detailing alleged government mismanagement of funds, questionable research contracts, and potential campaign finance irregularities. Other stories touch on economic foresight and political…
The government paid one billion forints for two Századvég research projects that highlighted the country's problems, with one analysis of social media failing to include Magyar Péter's Facebook page.
Annamária Isky, co-founder of the Női Digitális Polgári Kör, has reportedly turned against Orbán, with her and her husband having socialized with Magyar Péter's group during their time in Brussels.
The Orbán government only permitted Hankó Balázs to spend the 10 billion forint National Cultural Fund (NKA) reserve after assessing its 'political resource needs'.
According to Válasz Online, Márton Nagy sought job opportunities at financial analysis firms in Frankfurt, London, and Zurich while still a minister, and a Swiss bank has now hired him.
The Center for Fundamental Rights received 410 million forints without a tender, and its leaders paid themselves 1.5 million forints monthly without oversight. The Prime Minister's Office has filed a report on suspicion of budgetary fraud and breach of trust.
Miklós Seszták's financial wealth has grown by 544% during his 15 years as an MP, despite already being the second wealthiest politician in parliament in 2012.
When Fidesz politicians distribute public funds from secret coffers with the aim of winning elections, it is difficult not to call it what it is.
