"Everything could be nullified without a protocol, citing operational interests"

Endre Jónás, temporarily leading the National Security Office (NBH) in 2002, discovered a file labeled D-209, linked to Prime Minister Péter Medgyessy, suggesting his past as a secret agent. This revelation followed a scandal ignited by a newspaper article alleging Medgyessy's ties to the secret police during the communist regime. Despite an internal investigation, no records were found within the NBH regarding Medgyessy. The discovery of the file raised questions about the handling of sensitive documents and the chaotic state of the intelligence services post-regime change. The article also highlights the historical context of Hungary's secret services, particularly their roles and operations during the Kádár regime, including the political police's function in suppressing dissent.