István Papp, head of the ABTL department, on the recruitment files: The approximately one million pages contain a lot of sensitive data.

Historian István Papp discussed the release of state security files, emphasizing that being selected or showing willingness to cooperate does not confirm long-term collaboration with the dictatorship. The files released by the Historical Archives of State Security Services contain registration data but lack comprehensive narratives. Papp noted that many individuals were labeled as 'patriotic' for recruitment, but this does not necessarily indicate loyalty to the regime. He anticipates that more detailed B-files will be available by February, revealing the recruitment process, though many records are missing or inaccurate. The release of sensitive data is being carefully managed to protect personal information.