politics
April 6, 2026
This Could Cost Orban Dearly in the Elections: Hungarians Are Angry, Living in the 'Most Corrupt EU Country' (VIDEO)
The officially declared assets of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban are quite modest: some savings and a jointly owned villa in Budapest, but voters in the country, which Transparency International considers the most corrupt in the European Union, think differently, writes the French news agency AFP, reports Index.hr.
TL;DR
- Voters in Hungary, considered the most corrupt country in the EU by Transparency International, are increasingly dissatisfied with their economic situation and the perceived wealth of Viktor Orban's inner circle.
- Despite Orban's modest declared assets, his father, son-in-law, and childhood friend have reportedly become extraordinarily wealthy through construction, public lighting contracts, and various business empires, often benefiting from public tenders.
- Corruption is estimated to cost Hungary billions annually, with systemic risks identified in public procurement, leading to EU freezing funds due to rule of law concerns.
- The upcoming general elections could be impacted by this public discontent and opposition promises to investigate corruption and reclaim frozen EU funds.
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