Tisza Party rejects Zoltán Szathmáry as Prosecutor General nominee

Prosecutor General nomination Tisza Party parliamentary immunity András Baka Péter Magyar

A political crisis has emerged in Hungary following President András Baka's nomination of Zoltán Szathmáry for Prosecutor General. The Tisza Party, led by Péter Magyar, has unanimously rejected the nomination and requested that the President propose a new candidate. The opposition's refusal is reportedly linked to allegations that Szathmáry's brother is involved in the 'golden convoy' case.

Simultaneously, the Prosecution Office has requested the suspension of parliamentary immunity for Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták. The Prosecution Office cited different reasons for each: a 2024 incident involving a mobile phone for Magyar, the NKA case for Hankó, and the Volánbusz investigation for Seszták.

Péter Magyar has condemned these moves as a 'political character assassination' and an attempt by the prosecution to conflate his personal legal issues with major corruption cases involving the previous administration. He has called for an extraordinary parliamentary session and the total abolition of parliamentary immunity for crimes involving public indictment. The Prosecution Office has rejected Magyar's criticisms, stating that its actions are based on legal and professional grounds, independent of political considerations.

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András Baka · Hungary · Peter Magyar · Prosecution Office · Prosecutor General's Office · Péter Polt · Tisza Party · Zoltán Szathmáry

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Tisza Party faction voted unanimously against the nomination of Zoltán Szathmáry for Prosecutor General. www.kiskegyed.hu · telex.hu · kontroll.hu
[● 6 SOURCES] President András Baka justified the nomination of Zoltán Szathmáry by stating the office requires experienced internal leadership. www.kiskegyed.hu · telex.hu · kontroll.hu · gondola.hu · hir.ma
[● 6 SOURCES] Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, requested that President András Baka nominate a new candidate. www.kiskegyed.hu · telex.hu · kontroll.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Critic Áron Molnár argued that electing Szathmáry would maintain the prosecutorial system established under Péter Polt. promotions.hu
[● 4 SOURCES] The Tisza Party's opposition is linked to allegations involving the nominee's brother in the 'golden convoy' case. promotions.hu · mfor.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] President András Baka maintains his position regarding the nomination of Zoltán Szathmáry. kontroll.hu · hir.ma
[● 9 SOURCES] The Prosecution Office requested the suspension of parliamentary immunity for Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták. egerhirek.hu · kecskemet365.hu · 10perc.hu · hang.hu · privatbankar.hu · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Péter Magyar accused the Prosecution Office of attempting to cover up corruption and acting as a successor to the previous administration's system. egerhirek.hu · kecskemet365.hu · hang.hu · piacesprofit.hu · refresher.hu
[● 8 SOURCES] President András Baka nominated Zoltán Szathmáry for the position of Prosecutor General. egerhirek.hu · kecskemet365.hu · kontroll.hu · www.kiskegyed.hu · mfor.hu · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Prosecution Office rejected the criticisms made by Péter Magyar regarding the organization. egerhirek.hu · kecskemet365.hu · 10perc.hu · privatbankar.hu