Hungary’s Prosecutor General, Gábor Bálint Nagy, has resigned, marking a significant escalation in Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s campaign to replace key state officials appointed during the Viktor Orbán era.
The departure follows mounting political pressure and allegations of bias, signaling a rapid consolidation of power within the new administration.
The resignation comes as Magyar seeks to overhaul the judiciary and prosecutorial services, institutions that remained largely staffed by loyalists from the previous government.
By removing Nagy, the Prime Minister removes a potential obstacle to his agenda, though the move has drawn criticism from legal professionals who warn of politicization.
This development follows a contentious legislative session in which the Hungarian parliament passed the government’s 17th amendment to the Basic Law.
The vote proceeded despite a boycott by the opposition Fidesz party, concluding a marathon session that lasted more than ten hours.