Key facts
- Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog has requested an investigation into former government officials.
- The investigation concerns billions of euros in missing EU funds.
- The watchdog informed POLITICO of its request.
- The officials are alleged to be involved in a scheme to defraud European taxpayers.
Hungary's anti-corruption watchdog has called for an investigation into top officials from the government of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The watchdog alleges their involvement in a scheme to defraud European taxpayers, concerning billions of euros in missing EU funds. The watchdog informed POLITICO of its request, highlighting ongoing concerns about the management of EU financial resources in Hungary. This development comes as the European Commission is expected to release recovery and cohesion funds for Hungary following agreement on anti-corruption and public procurement reforms.