The foreign ministry sent a terse response when we inquired about the circumstances of Botond Feledy's dismissal.

The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided limited information regarding the dismissal of Botond Feledy from his position at the Hungarian Institute of Foreign Affairs. The ministry stated that appointments require various qualifications, including a moral certificate and security clearance. They confirmed that the institute operates independently but did not disclose further details about Feledy's dismissal or potential successors. The dismissal was announced by György Velkey, citing a loss of trust due to Feledy's past connections with the previous government. Feledy had previously served as an advisor to Lázár János, receiving significant payments for political analyses. The ministry had appointed him in early August, emphasizing a commitment to independent research.