Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar, two Orban-era ministers
The Hungarian Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two former ministers from the Orban era to allow for criminal investigations. Magyar faces allegations regarding a nightclub incident, while the former ministers are accused of embezzlement and bribery.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant shift in Hungarian politics, marking the first time top figures from the long-standing Orban administration face formal corruption probes.
Hungary’s Parliament lifts immunity of incumbent leader and two ex-Orban ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a news conference at the Paks Nuclear Power Plant on July 31, 2026, in Paks, Hungary [Janos Kummer/Getty Images] By AFP and AP Published On 29 Sep 2026 29 Sep 2026 Hungary’s Parliament has stripped Prime Minister Peter Magyar and two ministers in former leader Viktor Orban’s nationalist government of their immunity, clearing the way for prosecutors to pursue separate criminal investigations into each of them.
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