# Leadership crisis at Hungary’s Economic Competition Authoriy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leadership-crisis-at-hungarys-economic-competition-authoriy
> Updated: 2026-09-28T13:55:07.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Middle management and members of the competition council at Hungary’s Economic Competition Authority (GVH) have formally demanded the resignation of President Csaba Rigó and his deputies. The signatories argue that the current leadership is an “obstacle to performing duties in the public interest” and that the authority’s legitimacy and professionalism are at risk. 

Following these demands, Deputy President László Bak has reportedly indicated his intention to resign. The internal crisis follows reports of increasing political influence and clientelism within the GVH between 2010 and 2026, which critics claim has degraded professional standards regarding decisions involving government-aligned companies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: GVH middle management demands resignation of leadership

Middle managers and competition council members at Hungary's GVH have called for the resignation of President Csaba Rigó and his deputies, citing risks to the institution's legitimacy and professionalism.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gvh-middle-management-demands-resignation-of-leadership

### 2026-09-17: Hungarian Chamber of Commerce leadership faces calls for resignation

Five regional presidents of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have called for the resignation of President Elek Nagy, citing concerns over centralization and financial management.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hungarian-chamber-of-commerce-leadership-faces-calls-for-resignation

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