Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar opens "Agent Files": Late search for the informants of the state security from the communist dictatorship

Hungary's government, led by Peter Magyar, is opening the "Agentenakten" to address the legacy of the communist regime. This move, which fulfills a campaign promise, aims to spark discussions about accountability and responsibility regarding the past. The release includes names of informants used by the state security service, with potential implications for up to 60,000 individuals. Critics argue that the timing is more symbolic than substantive, while some historians see it as an opportunity for necessary societal debates. The opening of these files may also reveal connections within the current political landscape, particularly regarding members of the ruling Fidesz party who have ties to the former regime.