The fugitive Matolcsy

The Hungarian Prosecutor's Office has detained former central bank governor György Matolcsy amid ongoing investigations into financial misconduct. Matolcsy has appealed against his detention, which follows a series of actions by the authorities related to the central bank's operations. The investigation is linked to previous reports by 444 regarding international arrest warrants issued for Matolcsy's son, Ádám. Political reactions include statements from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and former officials discussing the implications of these legal actions. Meanwhile, public opinion polls indicate a significant decline in support for the ruling Fidesz-KDNP party, with a new political faction emerging in Győr. In international news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a ceasefire along current front lines as a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict with Russia, contingent on security guarantees for Ukraine.