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Magyar Launches Corruption Crackdown, Creating Police-Powered Asset Office

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a crackdown on former officials for corruption.
His government created the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, a superauthority with police powers.
The EU will unlock €16.4 billion frozen under Orbán, announced in May.
The European Court of Justice fined Hungary €200 million plus €1 million daily, totaling about €1 billion.
Magyar said Hungary will keep Orbán-era border fences and escort irregular migrants back to Serbia.

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar launched a crackdown on former officials for corruption.
His government created the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, a superauthority with police powers.
The EU will unlock €16.4 billion frozen under Orbán, announced in May.
The European Court of Justice fined Hungary €200 million plus €1 million daily, totaling about €1 billion.
Magyar said Hungary will keep Orbán-era border fences and escort irregular migrants back to Serbia.