Péter Polt on the start of the prosecution: Now is the time
Former chief prosecutor Péter Polt discussed his tenure and views on the Fidesz party in an interview. He claimed he was never truly a Fidesz prosecutor, despite being a member. Polt noted that certain cases, like the Volánbusz affair, only progressed recently because their time had come. He expressed discontent over his removal from the Constitutional Court and plans to seek justice from the European Court of Human Rights. Polt dismissed allegations of political influence in investigations, asserting he never acted on political motives. He endorsed the appointment of Péter Fejes as chief prosecutor, acknowledging his experience while critiquing the establishment of the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office.
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