Serious mistakes and the lack of magical thinking

Following the release of agent files, it was revealed that politician Sándor Lezsák was mistakenly listed as an agent due to a technical error. The Fidesz party demanded resignations from officials involved and threatened legal action. Approximately 160 names were incorrectly included in the public database. Historian Nóra Szekér discussed the implications of this error, emphasizing the need for clarity in the political narrative. In economic news, the new Wekerle+ program was analyzed, and Varga Mihály's parliamentary hearing was reported. Other notable events included the resignation of Semmelweis University rector Béla Merkely and the government's proposal to revoke the MMA's influence over cultural funding. Additionally, Matisáné Szabó Márta gained national attention for refusing to deliver a special issue of a newspaper during the election campaign.