Hungary opens files on informants from the communist era

Hungary has opened access to the archives of its communist-era political police, revealing the names of around 60,000 former informers. This move fulfills a long-standing promise made during the regime change in 1990. The digital database allows for greater transparency regarding the individuals recruited by the regime to monitor citizens. Historians emphasize the importance of understanding the context of these informers, as many were coerced into providing information. The government plans to offer psychological support to those affected by these revelations, acknowledging the potential emotional impact on families. The opening of these files is expected to create tensions in Hungary as the country reflects on its past.