Would there have been NER without lawyers?
Márton Melléthei-Barna, a former lawyer and deputy chairman of the Justice and Constitutional Committee, discussed the accountability of lawyers involved in corrupt practices within Hungary's National Cooperation System. He argues that legal professionals, aware of their role in facilitating the misuse of public funds, must be held accountable. To prevent future abuses, he advocates for greater transparency regarding legal fees and contracts funded by public money, as well as stricter regulations for law firms. He emphasizes the pervasive influence of this system on the Hungarian economy, noting that anyone wishing to engage meaningfully in the market inevitably encounters corrupt interests.