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Hungary lifts PM Peter Magyar’s immunity, clears way for probes into 2 former Orban ministers

DW28 September 2026, 11:45 UTCHungary

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has backed the move himself. Two former ministers who served under his rival Viktor Orban now face separate corruption probes.

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