# Tisza Party NVVH leadership appointment controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tisza-party-nvvh-leadership-appointment-controversy > Updated: 2026-08-31T17:32:34.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The selection process for the head of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office (NVVH) has become a point of political contention in Hungary. Initially, the Tisza Party clarified that Nicholas Sárvári was not their official nominee for the position, but rather a candidate they requested a hearing for due to his high score in an open competition. Following these developments, the appointment of Anna Unger as the head of the NVVH drew criticism from economist Péter Róna. Róna argued that the appointment failed to meet public expectations, as many anticipated the role would be filled by anti-corruption expert Miklós Ligeti. Róna further characterized Unger’s offer to Ligeti to serve as her deputy as a “humiliating gesture” and a failure in leadership strategy, while suggesting that the Tisza Party government has maintained a centralized power structure despite claims of regime change. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Péter Róna criticizes Tisza Party leadership and NVVH appointment Péter Róna criticizes the Tisza Party government, arguing that power structures remain unchanged and condemning the appointment of Anna Unger to lead the National Asset Protection and Asset Recovery Office. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pter-rna-criticizes-tisza-party-leadership-and-nvvh-appointment ### 2026-08-25: Tisza Party clarifies status of NVVH leadership candidate The Tisza Party clarified that Nicholas Sárvári was not their official nominee for the NVVH leadership, but rather a high-scoring applicant they requested the committee hear due to competition rules. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tisza-party-clarifies-status-of-nvvh-leadership-candidate --- Cite as: Tisza Party NVVH leadership appointment controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tisza-party-nvvh-leadership-appointment-controversy