FAZ: Symbolic victory for Péter Magyar before the national holiday with the detention of György Matolcsy

The arrest of György Matolcsy, former president of the Hungarian National Bank, symbolizes a victory for Prime Minister Péter Magyar in the fight against corruption. This event coincides with the 70th anniversary of a significant historical moment, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing corruption. Despite previous arrests of former ministers, Matolcsy's case is notable due to his influential role in the Orbán administration. Originally, the allegations against him were raised by the State Audit Office during the Fidesz era, but legal proceedings have been slow due to loyalty within the system. The urgency of the case has increased since April 12, as the government aims to expedite legal actions and recover misappropriated funds to demonstrate an end to nepotism and meet European Commission conditions for accessing withheld resources. The recent arrests indicate a shift in the prosecutor's approach, moving away from passivity under Orbán's regime.