Hungary appoints new prosecutor general to oversee anti-corruption investigations

On November 3, 2026, the Hungarian parliament elected 65-year-old career prosecutor Péter Fejes as the country's new general prosecutor for a nine-year term. The appointment, supported by Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party, aims to strengthen ongoing investigations into high-level corruption allegedly linked to the administration of former leader Viktor Orbán. Fejes secured 139 votes in the 199-seat National Assembly, while the opposition parties Fidesz and KDNP boycotted the secret ballot.

The initiative follows a period of escalating anti-corruption efforts within Hungary, where three former ministers are currently in custody. Among those detained is György Matolcsy, the former governor of the central bank and a key ally of Orbán during his tenure. The new prosecutor is expected to oversee these sensitive cases as part of Prime Minister Magyar’s broader transparency agenda, which has pledged to hold past officials accountable.

While the government pursues these investigations, the political climate remains polarized. The opposition's boycott highlights significant tensions regarding the legitimacy and direction of these judicial proceedings. With Fejes now officially in office, the focus remains on the ongoing criminal investigations involving former government figures, with further legal developments expected in the coming months.