"The cleansing fire is progressing in higher education as well" – Péter Magyar reacted to the resignation of rector Béla Merkely

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the gradual changes in higher education following the resignation of Béla Merkely, the rector of Semmelweis University, due to trust issues. Merkely, who became rector in 2018, was expected to serve until 2028 but faced criticism and allegations of conflicts of interest related to his son's company winning state contracts. An investigation was launched regarding these allegations. Merkely held multiple roles in a supported project, receiving significant funding, and his earnings from public duties were reported to be substantial, exceeding 17 million HUF monthly.