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EU Investigates Hungary's Alleged Spying on Institutions

10/12/2025

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The European Commission is investigating claims that Hungary's government deployed intelligence officers to Brussels to spy on EU institutions.
Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) plans to discuss the allegations with Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
The inquiry, led by Direkt36 and partners, covers a 2012–2018 operation that recruited citizens to spy on EU decision-making.
Belgium's foreign minister condemned the espionage as unacceptable.

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The European Commission is investigating claims that Hungary's government deployed intelligence officers to Brussels to spy on EU institutions.
Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) plans to discuss the allegations with Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
The inquiry, led by Direkt36 and partners, covers a 2012–2018 operation that recruited citizens to spy on EU decision-making.
Belgium's foreign minister condemned the espionage as unacceptable.