Brooms Ready
As members of Orban's predatory clique move their families and assets abroad, all that future Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar can do, already with his hands full, is appeal to those responsible in the relevant state bodies to prevent this.
TL;DR
- Members of Viktor Orban's inner circle are reportedly moving their families and assets abroad following the regime's electoral defeat.
- Incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar is calling on state officials to prevent the "predatory clique" from escaping with embezzled funds.
- The outgoing regime's allies are allegedly transferring wealth to countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Australia, and Uruguay, with some seeking US visas.
- Magyar alleges that families are withdrawing children from schools and planning one-way trips, with figures like Lőrinc Mészáros reportedly heading to Dubai.
- There are reports of government employees destroying documents and assets of private companies being sold off at low prices after the election.
- The new government plans to dismantle "super-ministries," introduce term limits for the prime minister, and potentially revise the constitution.
- A key priority is unblocking EU funds, particularly the €10 billion from the Recovery Fund, to address Hungary's economic crisis.
- Magyar's background as a former Fidesz insider and former diplomat to the EU is expected to facilitate communication with European institutions.
- The new government intends to rejoin the International Criminal Court and potentially arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits Hungary.
- Plans include strengthening ties with Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia to increase the bloc's negotiating power within the EU.