Péter Magyar to publish communist-era secret police files
The gist
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary will open its communist-era secret police archives on November 4.
The files name many informants, forcing families to confront the past.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Péter Magyar won the elections with 53.18% of the votes, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government.
- Sep 2026Magyar's government passed a law paving the way for publication.
- Oct 20, 2026The Hungarian Parliament had initially approved that publication would start on this date.