Investigation in Hungary regarding 3.5 billion euros from EU funds distributed. The investigation targets close associates of Orban.

The Hungarian Authority for Integrity (HIA) has launched an investigation into government contracts totaling approximately 10 billion euros, awarded in the last four years, particularly in the communications sector.

The president of HIA, Ferenc Pál Biró, stated that nearly a third of these amounts could represent inflated costs, raising questions about corruption. The contracts were awarded through centralized procurement bodies subordinate to the ministries, and the investigation focuses on the Lounge group of companies, associated with businessman Gyula Balasy, who won the majority of government tenders. The investigation reveals the rapid enrichment of close associates of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, such as Lőrinc Mészáros and István Tiborcz.

The new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, has promised to review public contracts and combat corruption, while HIA expresses confidence in the government's intentions to reform the institutions.