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Hungarian Parliament Strips Prime Minister Magyar of Immunity
The Prime Minister and two former ministers now face legal investigations into corruption and misuse of public funds.
Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest at sunset.
By John Doe
Reporting from Hungary 
Sept. 30, 2026, 1:55 a.m. - 20 hours ago
Big changes are happening in Hungary today. The country’s parliament has voted to take away the legal protection of Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
Usually, top politicians have "immunity." This is a rule that keeps them from being arrested or put on trial while they are in office. By voting to remove this protection, the parliament is saying that no one is above the law.
The Prime Minister is now facing questions about an incident involving a mobile phone he allegedly threw into the Danube River.
Along with the Prime Minister, two former government ministers from the previous administration have also been caught up in this crackdown. These two men are being held by authorities. They are accused of taking bribes and misusing public money during their time in office.
These events are being called "Operation Purge" by some observers. It looks like a major effort to investigate high-level government officials for potential crimes.
For now, the Prime Minister and the two former ministers must cooperate with the legal system. The move shows that officials in Hungary are now subject to the same legal standards as any other citizen.
Source: aljazeera.com
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