EU considers prosecution of close associates Viktor Orban in connection with suspected corruption schemes. Hungary, at the initiative of Peter Magyar, may join the European Public Prosecutor's Office, which will allow for large-scale investigations.
European Public Prosecutor's Office: new perspectives for investigations
According to the information Euractiv, The European Public Prosecutor's Office may be empowered to investigate cases related to the use of EU funds in Hungary. This became possible thanks to the initiative of Magyar, who advocated the country's accession to the EPP.
According to the law, the European Public Prosecutor's Office has been authorised to investigate cross-border fraud cases since 2017. This covers most of the period of Viktor Orbán's rule.
Potential charges against Orban's entourage
This is about possible misuse of public and European funds. It is estimated that entities associated with the politician's business environment have won public tenders worth more than €28 billion.
The investigation may cover schemes related to the distribution of Brussels funds that were aimed at developing infrastructure, education and other sectors.
Magyar and the initiative to join the EPP
The initiative to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office was taken by Magyar. This step paves the way for full-fledged investigations into the use of European funds in the country.
The decision to join could be key to the transparency of financial flows between Hungary and the EU, as well as affect the political climate in the country.
Context: EU fraud investigation
The European Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating cross-border fraud cases involving EU funds since 2017. Hungary's accession to this structure will expand the range of cases to be considered.
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