New chief prosecutor candidate: Immediate, drastic personnel and organizational measures are needed

Péter Fejes, the nominee for chief prosecutor, emphasized professionalism, timeliness, and political neutrality in an interview. He explained that decisions should be made when necessary information is available and indicated a willingness to investigate past decisions. Fejes noted that serious crimes may have longer statutes of limitations and stressed the need for immediate personnel and organizational changes within the prosecution. He expressed confidence in his ability to meet the outlined requirements if elected, while also acknowledging that he would not view a lack of parliamentary support as a personal failure. Fejes highlighted the importance of restoring public trust in the prosecution and improving communication to address public concerns about prosecutorial decisions.